Sec. 12. (a) In an action in which a petitioner or an intervenor seeking judicial adjudication as provided by this chapter has failed to intervene in an administrative, a licensing, or other similar proceeding, the court may:
(1) remit the petitioner or intervenor to the proceeding for amplification of the record in the proceeding; and
(2) order the granting of intervention and the granting of review in the proceeding as provided in of this chapter.
(b) However, if:
(1) intervention was available in the proceeding; and
(2) the petitioner or intervenor seeking judicial adjudication under this chapter willfully and inexcusably refused intervention in the proceeding;
the court may dismiss the action with prejudice to the petitioner or intervenor.
[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-6-1-6.]
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.20.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 30. Enforcement and Legal Actions
Chapter 1. Standing to Sue for Declaratory and Equitable Relief in the Name of the State
13-30-1-1. Declaratory or Equitable Relief in Name of State
13-30-1-3. Maintenance of Action; Agency Not Required to Be Joined as Party
13-30-1-4. Hearing; Final Determination; Appeal
13-30-1-6. Consideration of Impairment, Pollution, or Destruction of Environment
13-30-1-8. Respondent's Burden
13-30-1-10. Master or Referee; Appointment