S.Sridharan v. The Commissioner And Principal

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 08.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN Mr.S.Sridharan ..Petitioner vs.

1.The Commissioner and Principal Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Public Works Department, St.George Fort, Chennai-600 009 2.The Chief Engineer(General), Public Works Department, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005 ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 & 2 to pass orders for restoration of seniority of the petitioner as Executive Engineer, in order to selection grade for the period of 10 years from 06.05.1993 to 06.07.2004 to revise the pay as per promotion from the date of eligibility and arrears of all retirement benefits. For Petitioner : no appearance For Respondents : Mr.R.U.Dineshraj Kumar, AGP 1/4

O R D E R

It is seen from the records that on an earlier occasions i.e., on 02.11.2023, 16.11.2023, 20.11.2023 & 06.12.2023 respectively, there was no representation for the petitioner and hence, the matter was directed to be listed today under the caption ''for dismissal''. Even today, when the matter is called, there is no representation for the petitioner. 2.Mr.R.U.Dineshraj Kumar, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents.

3. In view of the above, it appears that the petitioner is not evinced any interest to prosecute this case. Hence, this Court has no other option except to dismiss the Writ Petition for non-prosecution. 4.Accordingly, the Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs.

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To 1.The Commissioner and Principal Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Public Works Department, St.George Fort, Chennai-600 009 2.The Chief Engineer(General), Public Works Department, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005 Dr.D. NAGARJUN, J 3/4

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