S.Muthukrishnan v. Chief Secretary
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 07.11.2024 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR W.P.Nos.7443 & 3048 of 2015 and M.P.Nos.1, 1 & 2 of 2015 S.Muthukrishnan ... Petitioner in both W.Ps., Vs.
1.Chief Secretary, Fort.St.George,Chennai.
2.A.S.Pasupathi Secretary, TANGEDCO, Chennai-2.
...Respondent in W.P.No.7443 of 2015
1.Chief Secretary, Fort St.George, Chennai.
2.Director, Vigilance & Anti-Corruption, Chennai.
3.Assistant Executive Engineer, TNEB, Udumalpet.
...Respondent in W.P.No.3048 of 2015
Prayer in W.P.No.3048 of 2015: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Certiorari, quashing the Page No.1 of 4
2nd respondent's Memo (Per) No.10207/A18/A181/2012-1,-D/-3.9.12, as ultra vires Article 226, direct R1 to report to this Court, the list of trap-cases impacted by the impugned memo & financial-loss that accrued to the TANGEDCO and direct R1 to initiate disciplinary action against R2 for subverting & denuding the High Court of its constitutional duty. Prayer in W.P.No.3048 of 2015: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to the respondents' to acknowledge his representation dated 5.1.15, and dispose it before the mandatory deadline namely 5.3.15, in accordance with law. In W.P.No.7443 of 2015 For Petitioner : No appearance For R1 : Mr.Vadivelu Deenadayalan Additional Government Pleader For R2 : Mr.C.Ramkumar In W.P.No.7443 of 2015 For Petitioner : No appearance For R1 & R2 : Mr.Vadivelu Deenadayalan Additional Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.C.Ramkumar
ORDER
These two writ petitions have came up for consideration before this Court on 29.10.2024 and 30.10.2024. On both the occasions, there was no representation for the petitioner, hence, these matters are directed to be listed Page No.2 of 4
under the caption 'for dismissal'. Today, inspite of the matters being listed under the caption 'for dismissal', there is no representation for the petitioner. 2.
In the circumstances, this Court is left with no other option except to dismiss these writ petitions for non-prosecution. Accordingly, both the writ petitions are dismissed for non-prosecution. The connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. No costs. 07.11.2024 Index :
Yes/No Speaking Order :
Yes/No dpa To:
1.The Chief Secretary, Fort.St.George,Chennai.
2.The Director, Vigilance & Anti-Corruption, Chennai.
3.The Assistant Executive Engineer, TNEB, Udumalpet.
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MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR,J.
dpa W.P.Nos.7443 & 3048 of 2015 and M.P.Nos.1, 1 & 2 of 2015 07.11.2024 Page No.4 of 4