Case Note & Summary
The petitioners filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Judicature at Madras, seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider their common representation dated 20.04.2024 for regularization of a building at Plot No.181/7C, Kamaraj Nagar 4th Street, Gill Nagar Extension, Choolaimedu, Chennai, and to grant electricity, water, and sewerage connections. The petition was listed before a Division Bench comprising S.M. Subramaniam, J. and K. Rajasekar, J. During the hearing on 03.03.2025, the learned counsel for the petitioners sought to withdraw the writ petition and made an endorsement to that effect in the bundle. The court, taking note of the withdrawal request and the fact that the prayer had become infructuous, dismissed the writ petition as withdrawn. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition, W.M.P.No.32658 of 2024, was also dismissed. No order as to costs was made.
Issue of Consideration
Final Decision
The writ petition was dismissed as withdrawn, as the prayer had become infructuous. Consequently, W.M.P.No.32658 of 2024 was also dismissed. No costs were ordered.
Case Details
2025 LawText (MAD) (03) 99
S.M. Subramaniam, J., K. Rajasekar, J.
Mr. John Zachariah for Petitioners; Mr. E. Veda Bagath Singh, Special Government Pleader for R1; Mr. D.B.R. Prabhu, Standing Counsel for R2; Ms. Sindhuza M.S. for Mr. L. Jaivenkatesh, Standing Counsel for R3
Ms. Mythreye Thiagarajan, Mr. R.K.V. Manuel, Mr. S.P. Arya, Mr. S. Balakrishnan
The Additional Secretary (Technical), Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu; The Executive Engineer, Zone 8, Greater Chennai Corporation; The Assistant Engineer (Vadapalani), T.N.E.B.
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Nature of Litigation
Writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking mandamus to direct respondents to consider representation for regularization of building and grant of electricity, water, and sewerage connections.
Remedy Sought
Mandamus directing respondents to consider common representation dated 20.04.2024 and pass orders to regularize building at Plot No.181/7C, Kamaraj Nagar 4th Street, Gill Nagar Extension, Choolaimedu, Chennai and permit use by granting electricity and water & sewerage connection.
Filing Reason
Petitioners' representation for regularization of building and utility connections had not been considered.
Submissions/Arguments
Learned counsel for petitioners sought to withdraw the writ petition and made an endorsement to that effect in the bundle.
Judgment Excerpts
The learned counsel for petitioner seeks to withdraw the writ petition and he has also made an endorsement to that effect in the bundle.
the writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn, since the prayer has become infructuous.
Procedural History
W.P.No.25506 of 2024 filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. W.M.P.No.27870 of 2024 filed seeking permission to file a single writ petition, which was ordered. On 03.03.2025, the matter was heard; counsel for petitioners sought withdrawal and made endorsement. Court dismissed the writ petition as withdrawn as prayer infructuous. W.M.P.No.32658 of 2024 also dismissed. No costs.
Acts & Sections
- Constitution of India: Article 226
