WP No. 13284 of 2022 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 13284 of 2022 R.Mahalakshmi ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Taxing Officer, Regional Transport Office, Coimbatore South, Coimbatore. 2. The Commissioner of Police, City Commissioner Office, Coimbatore - 641018. 3. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, (DC Crime Branch), Deputy Commissioner Office, Coimbatore - 641 018. 4. The Assistant Commissioner of Police, (AC / Crime Branch), Assistant Commissioner Office - East, Singanallur, Coimbatore - 641 005. 5. The Inspector of Police (Crime) E- 3 Saravanampatti Police Station, Coimbatore - 641 035 6. M/s.Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., Rep. by its Authorized Branch Manager, Saravanampatti Branch, Coimbatore. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to receive the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13284 of 2022 __________ Page2 of 4 arrears of tax amount pertaining to the vehicle bearing No.TN.37 DC 3280 Mahendra Maxi Cab without insisting the original Registration Certificate (RC Book). For Petitioner(s): Ms.R.Mahalakshmi (No appearance) For Respondent(s): Mrs.S.Anitha, Spl.G.P. for RR1 to 5 Mr.S.R.Sundar for R6 ORDER When the matter is taken up on hearing on 09.04.2026, none appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Hence, the matter was posted on 10.04.2026 under the caption for dismissal. On 10.04.2026, the learned counsel for the petitioner has given a change of vakalat and accordingly, the matter was listed on 16.04.2026 (today) under the very same caption. 2. Today, when the matter came up for hearing, none appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Though the present writ petition is of the year 2024, the petitioner has not taken any steps to prosecute the case. Hence, no useful purpose will be served by keeping the matter pending. 3. Accordingly, this writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. 16-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Neutral Citation: Yes/No rap https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13284 of 2022 __________ Page3 of 4 To 1. The Taxing Officer, Regional Transport Office, Coimbatore South, Coimbatore. 2. The Commissioner of Police, City Commissioner Office, Coimbatore 641018. 3. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, (DC Crime Branch), Deputy Commissioner Office, Coimbatore 641 018. 4. The Assistant Commissioner of Police, (AC / Crime Branch), Assistant Commissioner Office - East, Singanallur, Coimbatore 641 005. 5. The Inspector of Police (Crime) E- 3 Saravanampatti Police Station, Coimbatore 641 035 6. M/s.Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., Rep. by its Authorized Branch Manager, Saravanampatti Branch, Coimbatore. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13284 of 2022 __________ Page4 of 4 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. rap WP No. 13284 of 2022 16-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis