WP No. 26056 of 2021 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 26-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 26056 of 2021 S.Velumani ..Petitioner(s) Vs. 1. The Settlement Officer, Office of the Director of Settlement and Survey House, Survey House Building, Chepauk, Chennai- 600 005. 2. The Assistant Settlement Office (South), Office of the Director of Settlement and Survey House, Survey House Building, Chepauk, Chennai- 600 005. 3. The Special Tahsildar, Settlement Operation, Kumarapalayam Taluk, Tiruchengode, Namakkal District. 4. C.Sukumar ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, forbearing the 3rd respondent to cancel the patta in connection with his order dated 23.09.2015 regarding patta No.3079 issued in the name of the 4th Respondent in respect of the lands in T.S. No.276/ 2 B / 28, Paimash No.35/5 comprised in Old Survey No.18 of Kumarapalayam Agraharam Village, Kumarapalayam Taluk as null and void and consequently to re-include the petitioner name in Patta No.4085 along with petitioner co- owners of the various extent of lands. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26056 of 2021 __________ Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Dayan Sherrif for M/s. Louisal Ramesh For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Gauthamaraj Government Advocate for R1 to R3 R4 – Not ready in notice ORDER When this matter is listed on 24.03.2026, none appeared on behalf of the petitioner therefore, the Registry was directed to list this matter under the caption ‘for dismissal’ today i.e., 26.03.2026. 2. Today, the learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that he has given change of vakalath long back. Even today, the petitioner has not chosen to appear either in person or engage a new counsel. Therefore, it is clear that the petitioner is not interested in prosecuting this writ petition. 2. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. 26-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KKN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26056 of 2021 __________ Page3 of 4 To 1. The Settlement Officer, Office of the Director of Settlement and Survey House, Survey House Building, Chepauk, Chennai- 600 005. 2. The Assistant Settlement Office (South), Office of the Director of Settlement and Survey House, Survey House Building, Chepauk, Chennai- 600 005. 3. The Special Tahsildar, Settlement Operation, Kumarapalayam Taluk, Tiruchengode, Namakkal District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26056 of 2021 __________ Page4 of 4 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. KKN WP No. 26056 of 2021 26-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis