M.Zakirhussain, v. Periyar University,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 03.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and W.M.P.No.25715 of 2016 M.Zakirhussain ... Petitioner Vs.

Periyar University, Rep. by its Registrar Periyar Palakalai Nagar Salem 636 011.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Declaration, declaring the advertisement dated 14.07.2016 issued in the Daily Thanthi Edition dated 15.07.2016 by the respondent in so far as not ear marking the one post of Librarian under General Turn for the persons with disability as illegal, arbitrary and contrary to law and consequently direct the respondent to issue fresh advertisement/ notification in respect of the post of Librarian ear marking the post in General Turn for the persons with disability in terms of G.O.(Nilai) No. 142 Personnel and Administrative Reforms (K) Department dated 14.10.2009 and thereafter proceed with the selection process.

For Petitioner : Ms.S.Devi For M/s.Balan Haridas For Respondent : Mr.P.Godson Swaminathan

O R D E R

The writ of declaration has been instituted, questioning the validity of the recruitment notification issued in the year 2016. 2.The grounds raised by the writ petitioner lost its relevance, in view of the fact that he is now aged about 55 years and over aged. Thus, there is no useful purpose would be served by adjudicating the issues raised in this writ petition and consequently, the Writ Petition stands closed. No costs. Connected Miscellaneous Petition is also closed. 03.11.2022 Jeni Index : Yes Speaking order / Non-speaking order

To The Registrar Periyar University, Periyar Palakalai Nagar Salem 636 011.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

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