S.Subbaiah v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE S.Subbaiah ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Thoothukudi Collectorate, Thoothukudi.

2.The Block Development Officer, Srivaikundam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to initiate necessary and appropriate action to protect the agricultural lands of Vadukkukaruseri Village in and around S.Nos. 600 to 700 as well as conduct proper enquiry regarding the legality of forceful and improper acquisition of Pujnai land for commercial activities by misleading various executants of the sale deed based on the petitioner's representation dated 04.11.2019. For Petitioner :

No appearance For Respondents :

Mr.P.Thilakkumar Government Pleader 1/4

O R D E R

[Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.] When the writ petition was taken up for hearing on 07.07.2025, there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner. Hence, this Court directed the matter to be listed on 08.07.2025 under the caption 'for dismissal'. In spite of the matter being listed today (08.07.2025) under the caption 'for dismissal', there is no representation for the petitioner. Hence, this Court is left with no other option, except to dismiss the writ petition for non-prosecution.

2. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed for nonprosecution. However, there shall be no order as to costs. [S.M.S., J.] [A.D.M.C., J.] 08.07.2025 Index:Yes Internet:Yes/No NCC:Yes/No abr 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Thoothukudi Collectorate, Thoothukudi.

2.The Block Development Officer, Srivaikundam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

and DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE, J.

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