IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22.12. 2009 CORAM:- Hon'ble Mr. Justice R. SUDHAKAR S.A.No.903 of 2001 1.Pushparajan James 2.Indira Soundarajan 3.Kennedy James 4.Sarojini Devados All 1 to 4 Rep. by their Power of Attorney Agent Grace Samuel 5.Grace Samuel .. Appellants/ Defendants vs. Danalakshmi .. Respondent / Plaintiff Second Appeal has been filed under Section 100 of C.P.C. against the Judgment and Decree dated 29.06.1998 passed in A.S.No.4 of 1997 on the file of the learned Second Additional District Judge at Pondicherry conferring the Judgment and Decree dated 25.10.1995 passed in O.S.No.23 of 1993 on the file of the learned First Additional District Munsif, Pondicherry. For Appellants : 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 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." 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 II Additional District Judge, Pondicherry. 2.The I Additional District Munsif, Pondicherry. 3.Record Keeper, V.R. Section, High Court, Madras. 1 cc to Mr.S.K. Rakhunathan, Advocate, SR. 70611 S.A.No.903 of 2001 TM (CO) kk 18/1 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/