IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22.12. 2009 CORAM:- Hon'ble Mr. Justice R. SUDHAKAR S.A.No.1726 of 2001 K.B.Lakshmanan .. Appellant/Plaintiff vs. K.B.Joghee .. Respondent/Defendant Second Appeal has been filed under Section 100 of C.P.C. against the Judgment and Decree passed by the District Judge and Appellate Authority of the The Niligiris at Udagamandalam passed in A.S.No.28/99 dated 06.07.2001 allowing the appeal and reversing the Judgment and Decree of the Trial Court (District Munsif Court at Udagamandalam) passed in O.S.No.56 of 1998 dated 03.08.1999. For Appellant : No Appearance JUDGMENT On 8.12.2009, this case was listed for non-payment of batta with the following directions:- "(1) It is brought to the attention of the advocate that this matter was listed before the Deputy Registrar (A.S.) for default in payment of batta so as to effect service on the respondent. (2) Since the batta has not been paid till today inspite of sufficient opportunity given, this matter is listed today before this court as a last chance. (3) Advocate is directed to pay batta on or before 19.12.2009 and proof of compliance to be filed immediately. If batta is filed as directed issue notice immediately. Failing payment of batta as directed, this Second Appeal shall stand dismissed automatically as against the concerned respondent without reference to the court." https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2. Till date, batta is not paid. This matter is listed today for recording dismissal. Accordingly, this Second Appeal is dismissed for non-payment of batta. No costs. Sd/- Asst.Registrar /True Copy/ Sub.Asst.Registrar smn To 1.The District Judge, The Niligiris, Udagamandalam. 2.The District Munsif, Udagamandalam. 3.Record Keeper, V.R. Section, High Court, Madras. S.A.No.1726 of 2001 KA(CO) EM/12.1.10 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/