N.Balasubramaniyan v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated: 10.01.2024 Coram:

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA N.Balasubramaniyan.

... Petitioner /versus/

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. By its Secretary to Government, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 9.

2. The Commissioner of Art & Culture, Directorate of Art and Culture, Halls Road, Egmore, Chennai - 8.

3. The Principal, Government College of Architecture and Sculpture, Mamallapuram, Chengalpattu District.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the claims of the petitioner for promotion as Lecturer (History) notionally from 1988 onwards and accordingly fix the petitioner's pay in the promotion post and also fix petitioner's pension with all benefits and pass orders. Page No.1/4

For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : Mr.T.Rajendran, AGP ***

O R D E R

When the matter was taken up on 04.01.2024, there was no representation for the petitioner. Hence this Court ordered the matter to be listed under the caption "For dismissal" on 10.01.2024. When the matter is taken up today also there was no representation for the petitioner. Hence, this Court is inclined to dismiss the petition for default.

2. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed for default. No costs. 10.01.2024 Index :Yes/No.

Internet :Yes/No.

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Copy to:-

1. The Secretary to Government, The State of Tamil Nadu, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 9.

2. The Commissioner of Art & Culture, Directorate of Art and Culture, Halls Road, Egmore, Chennai - 8.

3. The Principal, Government College of Architecture and Sculpture, Mamallapuram, Chengalpattu District.

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R.N.MANJULA, J.

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