Madras High CourtWP/21743/2014disposed of

C.Manoharan v. State Of Tamilnadu

2015-03-10Honourable The Chief Justice,Honourable Mr Justice M.M.Sundresh2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.03.2015

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.M. SUNDRESH Writ Petition Nos. 21743 and 23095 of 2014 C. Manoharan

...Petitioner in W.P.21743/14

A. Arumuga Nainar

...Petitioner in W.P.23095/14

vs.

1. State of Tamilnadu rep by its Chief Secretary to Government Fort St. George, Chennai- 9.

2. The Secretary to Government Personnel and Administrative Department Fort St.George, Chennai-9.

...Respondents in both

PRAYER: Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents herein to take immediate action in pursuance of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No.32, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (AR3) Departments, dated 01.03.2011 so as to enable the petitioner herein to assume charge as State Information Commissioner of Tamil Nadu State Information Commission at once.

For Petitioner : Mr. R. Muthukkannu (WP.21743/2014) Mr. Vijay Narayan, Sr. Counsel for Mr. S. Packiaraj (WP.No.23095/2014) For Respondents : Mr. A.L. Somayaji, Advocate General assisted by Mr. S.T.S. Murthi Govt. Pleader for R1 & R2.

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COMMON ORDER (Made by The Hon'ble The Chief Justice) Learned Advocate General states that on examination of the matter, a decision has been taken to withdraw the G.O.Ms.No.32, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (AR-3) Department, dated 01.03.2011 by a further G.O.(Ms.) No.21, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (AR-3) Department, dated 09.03.2015. Thus, these writ petitions seeking enforcement of the earlier Government Order have become infructuous and are accordingly disposed of. No costs.

2. We may add that if the petitioners are desirous of assailing the new Government Order/Notification, they are at liberty to do so in accordance with law.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-III) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar ATR Copies to

1. The Chief Secretary to Government State of Tamilnadu Fort St. George, Chennai- 9.

2. The Secretary to Government Personnel and Administrative Department Fort St.George, Chennai-9.

1 CC to Mr. R. Muthukkannu, Advocate SR.No. 13309 1 CC to the Government Pleader, SR.No. 13415 W.P. Nos. 21743 & 23095 of 2014 CNR (CO) PSI (30.03.2015) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/