N.Prabhakar v. The Commissioner

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 17.02.2026 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.VINOD KUMAR N.Prabhakar ... Petitioner vs The Commissioner Salem City Municipal Corporation Salem.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records relating to the order of the respondent herein in Na.Ka.C2/579/98 dated 03.01.2019 and quash condition No.1 imposed by the order restraining the petitioner from seeking preference in promotions and direct the respondent to promote the petitioner to appropriate post, giving due consideration to his seniority. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Narayanan - No appearance For Respondent : M/s.Madhviya for M/s.N.Devi, Standing counsel.

O R D E R

Despite the matter being listed on 05.01.2026, 02.02.2026 and 16.02.2026, there was no representation for the petitioner.

2. Even today (17.02.2026) when the matter is listed under the caption 1/3

'for dismissal', there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner, when the matter is called in the morning session and passed over and taken up at end of the day, which only goes to show that the petitioner is not interested to pursue the matter.

3. In view of the above, the writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No order as to costs.

17.02.2026 Speaking order / Non-speaking order Index : Yes / No tsh To The Commissioner Salem City Municipal Corporation Salem.

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T. VINOD KUMAR , J.

tsh 17.02.2026.

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