M.Balasubramanian, v. The Principal Secretary /

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 03.11.2023 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN M.Balasubramanian ... Petitioner Vs.

1.

The Principal Secretary to Government, Home (Po.2) Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.

The Director General of Police, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.

....Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus, quashing the first respondent's order dated 24.12.2012 vide letter No.64529/Po12/2012-3, consequently consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.07.2012 in the light of Full Bench Judgment of this Court reported in 2011(3) CTC 129 and promoting the petitioner for the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police, above the petitioner's immediate junior.

For petitioner : Mr.T.Surendran For respondent : Ms.C.Sangamithirai Special Government Pleader Page No.1 of 3

O R D E R

This writ petition is filed for a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's promotion to the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (CAT - 1) for the panel year 2011-2012.

2. Today, this matter is listed under the caption "for dismissal". However, the petitioner failed to appear before this Court and was not represented through a counsel. It appears that cause may not survive to the petitioner and hence, this writ petition is dismissed for non prosecution. Costs made easy.

03.11.2023 vca To:

1.

The Principal Secretary to Government, Home (Po.2) Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.

The Director General of Police, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.

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DR. D.NAGARJUN ,J.

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