IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-12-2007 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.5173 of 1998 Deepam Pozhuthu Pokku Mandram, rep by its Secretary A.palani, No.34, Punniyakotti Nagar, Salavanpet, Vellore, Vellore District. .. Petitioner. Versus 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, rep. by its Secretary, Home Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009. 2.The Superintendent of Police, Vellore South Police Station, Vellore, Vellore District. 3.The Inspector of Police (L&O) Vellore South Police Station, Vellore, Vellore District. 4.The Sub Inspector of Polcie, Vellore South Police Station, Vellore, Vellore District. .. Respondents. Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents from arbitrarily and high handedly invoking the penal provisions of the Tamil Nadu Gaming Act (Act III of 1930) to prevent the petitioner society from peacefully functioning. For Petitioner : No Apperance https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ O R D E R This petition has been listed under the caption "For Dismissal", since there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner, on an earlier occasion, i.e., on 19.12.2007. Even today, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. Hence, this petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. Sd/ Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar csh To 1. The Secretary, Home Department, State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009. 2.The Superintendent of Police, Vellore South Police Station, Vellore, Vellore District. 3.The Inspector of Police (L&O) Vellore South Police Station, Vellore, Vellore District. 4.The Sub Inspector of Polcie, Vellore South Police Station, Vellore, Vellore District. W.P.No.5173 of 1998 SR(CO) RVL 08.01.2008 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/