2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 35172

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J
R.Mahalakshmi – Appellant
Versus
The Taxing Officer, Regional Transport Office, Coimbatore South, Coimbatore – Respondent
Writ Petition

Writ petition dismissed due to petitioner's repeated non-appearance and failure to prosecute.

Headnote:First Paragraph: The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India directing the taxing officer to accept arrears of tax for vehicle TN.37 DC 3280 without the original Registration Certificate. The court noted repeated non-appearance by the petitioner despite adjournments. The court found no steps taken to prosecute the case. Second Paragraph: The issue was whether to continue the petition given non-prosecution. The ratio decidendi is that pending matters without prosecution serve no purpose and warrant dismissal. Third Paragraph: The writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs.