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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 23402
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J
M/s.Tamilnadu Kondatankottai Maravar Welfare Society, Rep By Its President, S. Seenipandian, S/o. M. Subbaiah Thevar – Appellant
Versus
The Chief Secretary Government Of Tamilnadu – Respondent
Writ Petition | Article 226
For the Appellants/Petitioners: No appearance
For the Respondents: Mrs.S.Anitha, SGP for R1 & 2, Mr.B. Rabu Manohar, SPC For R3 To R6
Court may dismiss petitions for non-prosecution when the petitioner exhibits no interest in pursuing the case.
Headnote:The writ petition seeks a directive for the 1st Respondent to inform the 3rd Respondent regarding departments and Nodal Officers to conduct a household survey for De-notified Communities in Tamil Nadu as per previous directions. The court noted the lack of prosecution from the petitioner since 2023. As there was no representation from the petitioner, the court deemed it appropriate to dismiss the petition for non-prosecution. The final order was to close the associated miscellaneous petition as well.
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| 1. petition for conducting household survey. (Para 1) |
| 2. court notes lack of prosecution. (Para 2) |
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed to direct the 1st Respondent to intimate the 3rd respondent regarding the details of departments and Nodal Officers and to take steps to conduct a household survey of De-notified Communities/tribes in the state of tamil Nadu as Directed in DO. No. 11020/2/2020-DWBDNC dated 18.08.2020 of the 2nd Respondent in order to enable the De-notified Communities/Tribes of Tamil Nadu to access the services and benefits of development programs of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
2. On perusal of records, it appears that this matter is pending for a very long period, since 2023, however, there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner. Hence, it is clear that the petitioner has no interest to prosecute the present case. In such case, this Court is inclined to dismiss this petition.
3. Accordingly, this petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs.
Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is also closed.
