A.Lakshmanan v. The Scretary To Government
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 18.12.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR A.Lakshmanan, S/o.Arasan ... Petitioner vs.
1. The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Public Works Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.
2. The Engineer-in-chief, Chief Engineer (WRO) Chennai Region, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
3. The Superintendent Engineer (WRO), Public Works Department, Vellar Basin Division, Cuddalore.
4. The Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Kollidam, Basin Division, Chidhambaram.
... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records pertaining to the 1st respondent's rejection order through letter Page Nos.1/4
No.2153/C2/2013-7 dated 13.02.2014 to quash the same, consequently direct the 1st respondent to regularize the service of the petitioner with effect from 01.01.2007 and other consequential service benefits. For Petitioner :
No Appearance For Respondents :
Dr.S.Suriya Additional Government Pleader *****
O R D E R
There was no representation for the petitioner in the previous listings on 11.12.2025 and 17.12.2025 and hence, the matter was directed to be listed under the cause list caption "FOR DISMISSAL" on 18.12.2025.
2. Today also, when the matter is taken up for hearing, there is no representation for the petitioner either in the physical Court or on videoconferencing platform.
3. In view of the above, captioned Writ Petition is dismissed for default / non-prosecution. No costs.
18.12.2025 Index : Yes / No Speaking / Non-speaking mk Page Nos.2/4
To
1. The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Public Works Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.
2. The Engineer-in-chief, Chief Engineer (WRO) Chennai Region, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
3. The Superintendent Engineer (WRO), Public Works Department, Vellar Basin Division, Cuddalore.
4. The Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Kollidam, Basin Division, Chidhambaram.
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HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR, J., mk 18.12.2025 Page Nos.4/4