W.P.No.4281 of 2021 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 26.09.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No.4281 of 2021 M.Veerapillai .. Petitioner Vs. 1. The Union of India, Rep. by its Secretary, The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shastri Bhavan, Dr.Rajendraprasad Road, New Delhi – 110 001. 2. The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, Jai Singh Road, New Delhi – 110 001. 3. The Chief Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 4. The Additional Chief Secretary, The Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.4281 of 2021 5. The Secretary, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 6. The Secretary, Law Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 7. The Principal Secretary to Government, BC, MBC & Minorities Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 8. The Director, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Directorate, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. ..Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 30.01.2021 and hear the grievances submitted by the petitioner before passing the Government Order in favour of the name claim -Dedavendra Kula Vellalars for a group of 7 divisions including Vathiriyar, Kadaiyan, Kaladi, Pannadi, Pallar, Devendra Kulathan and Kudumban. For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : Mr.B.Sudhir Kumar (for R1 & R2) Mrs.S.Anitha, Special Government Pleader (for R3 to R8) 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.4281 of 2021 O R D E R When the Matter was listed for hearing on 23.09.2025, there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner and hence, the matter was posted on 25.09.2025. When the matter was taken for hearing on 25.09.2025, the petitioner was absent and posted the matter on 26.09.2025 under the caption for dismissal. Today, the case is listed for hearing under the caption “for dismissal” but today also none represented on behalf of the petitioner. 2. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed for non prosecution. No costs. 26.09.2025 rli Speaking Order/ Non Speaking Order Index: Yes/ No Internet: Yes/ No To 1. The Union of India, Rep. by its Secretary, The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shastri Bhavan, Dr.Rajendraprasad Road, New Delhi – 110 001. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.4281 of 2021 2. The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, Jai Singh Road, New Delhi – 110 001. 3. The Chief Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 4. The Additional Chief Secretary, The Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 5. The Secretary, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 6. The Secretary, Law Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 7. The Principal Secretary to Government, BC, MBC & Minorities Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 8. The Director, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Directorate, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.4281 of 2021 M.DHANDAPANI,J. rli | W.P.No.4281 of 2021 26.09.2025 5/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis