IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18.12.2009 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR Second Appeal No.910 of 1997 and C.M.P.No.8820 of 1997 1.T.Sivalingam, 2.Mohan, 3.Hari. ... Appellants/Appellants/Defendants vs. R.S.Santhanam. ...Respondent/Respondent/Plaintiff Second Appeal is filed under Section 100 CPC against the Judgment and Decree dated 27.3.1992 passed in A.S.No.239 of 1991 on the file of the Principal Judge, City Civil Court, Madras, confirming the Judgment and Decree dated 11.9.1990 passed in O.S.No.7790 of 1986 on the file of the XV Assistant Judge, City Civil Court, Madras. For Petitioner : No appearance JUDGMENT On 3.12.2009, this case was listed for non-payment of batta with the following directions:- "(1) It is brought to the attention of the advocate that the following matters were listed before the Deputy Registrar (A.S.) for default in payment of batta so as to effect service on the respondents. (2) Since the batta has not been paid till today inspite of sufficient opportunity given, the matters are listed today before this court as a last chance. (3) Advocate is directed to pay batta on or before 16.12.2009 and proof of compliance to be filed immediately. If batta is filed as directed issue notice immediately. Failing payment of batta as directed, the Second Appeal shall stand https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 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, the Second Appeal is dismissed for non-payment of batta. Consequently, miscellaneous petition is also dismissed. Sd/- Asst. Registrar //true copy// Sub Asst.Registrar ts To 1.The Principal Judge, City Civil Court, Chennai. 2.The XV Assistant Judge, City Civil Court, Chennai. 3.The Record Keeper, V.R. Section, High Court, Madras. Judgment in S.A.No.910 of 1997 RB {CO} TP/31.12.2009. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/