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WA No. 1450 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G. R. SWAMINATHAN AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN WA No. 1450 of 2026 N.Prakasam S/o Late Narayanan, No 154 (West), Namasivayapuram, Choolaimedu, Chennai 600 094 ..Appellant(s) Vs
1. The Addl.Chief Secretary to Govt. Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Chennai North, Madhavaram, Chennai 600 060
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Chennai Central, Anna Nagar, Chennai 600 040. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Appeal filed under Clause 15 of the Letters Patent, to set aside the docket order dated 06.05.2026 passed in W.P.No. 18313 of 2026 and consequently, direct consideration of the Writ Petition on merits without insisting upon impleadment of private parties at the threshold stage. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WA No. 1450 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 For Appellant(s): Mr.R.Ganesan For Respondent(s): Mr.Mohammed Fayaz Ali, Counsel for Govt. of Tamil Nadu
JUDGMENT (Judgment of the Court was delivered by G.R.Swaminathan J.) Heard both sides.
2. The order passed by the learned Single Judge does not constitute a
judgment within the meaning of Clause 15 of the Letters Patent. Hence, this Writ Appeal is dismissed as not maintainable. However, it is open to the appellant to implead such persons as he deems fit. No costs.
(G.R.S.,J.) (V.L.N.,J.) 27-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No gsk https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WA No. 1450 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 To
1. The Addl.Chief Secretary to Govt. Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Chennai North, Madhavaram, Chennai 600 060.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Chennai Central, Anna Nagar, Chennai 600 040. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WA No. 1450 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. AND V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN, J. gsk WA No. 1450 of 2026 27-05-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis