P.Anusuya v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02.07.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P.Nos.861 & 862 of 2022 P.Anusuya ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by Secretary to Government, Horticulture Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, Park Town, Chennai - 600 003.

3. The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, Park Town, Chennai - 600 003.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records of the respondents relating to the notification No.03 of 2021 dated 05.02.2021 regarding reservation of posts under various categories' and quash the same so far as the petitioner is concerned and consequently direct the third respondent to allot one post out of 26 vacancies in the

post of Assistant Director of Horticulture and Horticulture Officer in the Tamil Nadu Horticulture Service for the Schedule Caste (Arunthathiyars) category and appoint the petitioner in the said post. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramachandran For Respondents For R1 : Mr.Yogesh Kannadasan Special Government Pleader For R2 & R3 : Mr.Abrar Mohammed Abdullah Standing Counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed challenging the notification No.03 of 2021 dated 05.02.2021 issued by the respondents and to direct the third respondent to allot one post out of 26 vacancies in the post of Assistant Director of Horticulture and Horticulture Officer in the Tamil Nadu Horticulture Service for the Schedule Caste (Arunthathiyars) category and appoint the petitioner in the said post. 2.

Today when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw the petition. He also made an endorsement in the Court bundle to that effect.

3.

Considering the submissions and endorsements made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the Writ Petition stands dismissed as withdrawn. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. There shall be no orders as to costs. 02.07.2024 Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order rts To

1. The Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu, Horticulture Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, Park Town, Chennai - 600 003.

3. The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, Park Town, Chennai - 600 003.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, rts 02.07.2024