WP(MD). No.21742 of 2023 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 08/01/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP(MD). No.21742 of 2023 T.Selvaraj ... Petitioner Vs 1.Union of India, Rep. by its Foreign Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, 3, Circular Road, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021. 2.The High Commissioner of India to Maldives High Commission of India, Lot No.11499 N1 56 (E), Hithigas Magu, Goalhi-4, Phase-I, Hulhumale, Maldives. 3. The Protector General of Emi, Grants, 10th Floor, Akbar Bhavan, Chankyapuri, New Delhi-110021. 4. The Protector of Emigrants, Tnhb, Ashok Nagar Shopping Complex (Annexe), Ashok Nagar, Chennai-600 083. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.21742 of 2023 5. The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009. 6. The Principal Secretary to Government, Public Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009. 7. The Director, Commissionerate For Rehabilitation and Welfare of Non Resident Tamils, 4th Floor, Ezhilagam Annex Building, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005, Tamil Nadu. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the Petitioner's representation dated 18.08.2023. For Petitioner : No appearance For R1 to R4 : Mr.K.Govindarajan Deputy Solicitor General of India For R5 to R7 : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader ORDER This Writ Petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the Petitioner's representation dated 18.08.2023. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.21742 of 2023 2.When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the representation was made only to seek legal assistance for the petitioner's son, who was arrested in a case by the Maldives Police. He further submitted that all necessary assistance had already been provided to the petitioner's son. 3. However, there is no representation for the petitioner. 4. Hence, recording the above submissions, this Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. There shall be no order as to costs. 08.01.2026 Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No Neutral Citation: Yes/No cp TO 1.Union of India, Rep. by its Foreign Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, 3, Circular Road, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021. 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.21742 of 2023 2.The High Commissioner of India to Maldives High Commission of India, Lot No.11499 N1 56 (E), Hithigas Magu, Goalhi-4, Phase-I, Hulhumale, Maldives. 3. The Protector General of Emi, Grants, 10th Floor, Akbar Bhavan, Chankyapuri, New Delhi-110021. 4. The Protector of Emigrants, Tnhb, Ashok Nagar Shopping Complex (Annexe), Ashok Nagar, Chennai-600 083. 5. The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009. 6. The Principal Secretary to Government, Public Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009. 7. The Director, Commissionerate For Rehabilitation and Welfare of Non Resident Tamils, 4th Floor, Ezhilagam Annex Building, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005, Tamil Nadu. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.21742 of 2023 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY,J cp ORDER IN WP(MD) No.21742 of 2023 Date : 08/01/2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis