Muthaiah v. Union Of India

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH Muthaiah ... Petitioner vs.

1.Union of India, Rep by its Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, South Block, Rasina Hill, New Delhi - 110 011. 2.Government of Tamilnadu, Rep by its Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Fort St.George , Chennai.

3.Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman, EP 10 and 11, Chandragupta Marg, New Delhi - 110021 4.District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1 to 4 respondents rescue and repatriate the petitioner wife namely Solai Malathi aged about 34 years from Muscut Ameera at Oman Country, email complaint on 1/4

12.11.2021 and representation made by the petitioner dated on 15.11.2021 to all the respondents consider the petitioner representation within a time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner :Mr.N.Thirukkumaran For R1 :Mr.S.Jayasingh For R2 and R4 :Mrs.S.Jeyapriya Additional Government Pleader *****

O R D E R

It is noted that on the previous hearing date i.e., on 16.11.2023, there was no representation for the petitioner. Hence, the Registry was directed to post the matter under the caption "for dismissal" today. 2.Despite the fact that the matter is posted today i.e., 20.11.2023 under the caption "for dismissal", there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. In such circumstances, this Court has no other option, but to dismiss this Writ Petition. Hence, this Writ Petition is dismissed for non prosecution. No costs.

Index :Yes / No 20.11.2023 Internet :Yes / No NCC :Yes / No cmr 2/4

To 1.The Secretary, Government of Tamilnadu Ministry of External Affairs, Fort St.George , Chennai.

2. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

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N.ANAND VENKATESH, J.

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