C.Shankar v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 31.03.2022

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.D. AUDIKESAVALU W.P.NO.6967 OF 2018 AND W.M.P.NO.8618 OF 2018 C.Shankar

...Petitioner

vs 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board No.31, Kamarajar Salai Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2.The Superintendent Engineer Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.

3.The Executive Engineer Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board Rural Water Supply Division No.16, MAG Avenue, Nellikuppam Main Road Semmandalam, Cuddalore - 607 001 4.The Assistant Executive Engineer Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board Rural Water Supply Sub-Division Chidambaram

...Respondents

Prayer :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to continue the duty as Watchman till the Petitioner attains the age of superannuation at 60 years i.e. on 20.03.2020.

For Petitioner :

No appearance For Respondent :

Mrs.S.Shahila Bhanu, Standing Counsel for TWAD

O R D E R

Though the matter has been posted under the caption 'for dismissal', there was no representation for the Petitioner when the matter was called at 10.40 a.m. today, apart from the earlier hearing on 30.03.2022. There does not appear to be any useful purpose being served in keeping the Writ Petition pending indefinitely when the Petitioner is not interested in prosecuting the same.

In such circumstances, the Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. It is made clear that the Petitioner is not precluded from applying for revival of the Writ Petition, if necessary, in accordance with law. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-VIII) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar Maya To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board No.31, Kamarajar Salai Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2.The Superintendent Engineer Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.

3.The Executive Engineer Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board Rural Water Supply Division No.16, MAG Avenue Nellikuppam Main Road Semmandalam Cuddalore - 607 001 4.The Assistant Executive Engineer Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board Rural Water Supply Sub-Division Chidambaram

Copy to C.Shankar S/o. Chinnaraj No.12, Chinna Devankar Street Bhuvanagiri Taluk W.P.No.6967 of 2018 PA(CO) RVM(04/04/2022)