Indian Major Ports And Docks Officers Association v. Union Of India

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 29.08.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH W.P.No.15088 of 2023 and W.M.P.Nos.14584 & 14585 of 2023 Indian Major Ports & Dock Officers' Association, Re. No.46/2018 Rep. by its President, No.1/675, 1st Street, Muthamizh Nagar, Chennai - 600 118.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.Union of India, Represented by its Secretary to Government, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, No.1, Parliament Street, New Delhi 110 001.

2.Indian Ports Association, Represented its Chairman, 1st Floor, South Town, NBCC Place, Bhisham Pitamah Marg, Lodi Road, New Delhi 110 003.

3.Chief Administrative Officer, Indian Ports Association, 1st Floor, South Town, NBCC Place, Bhisham Pitamah Marg, Lodi Road, New Delhi 110 003.

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4.Mrs.S.Shanthi ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned circular vide No.IPD/PHRD/Recruitment-ED(IT)/2022 dated 14.12.2022 for the post of Executive Director and the consequential Appointment Letter vide No.IPA/PHRD/Recruitment-ED/2022 dated 24.04.2023 issued by the 3rd Respondent and quash the same. For Petitioners : Mr.Siubhalaxmi Samanta For Respondents : Mr.K.Subbu Ranga Bharathi Central Government Counsel for R1 Mr.S.Haja Mohideen Gisthi Standing Counsel for R2 and R3

O R D E R

Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has requested by his communication dated 16.08.2024, to list the matter for withdrawal. He also seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this writ petition. 2/4

2.Considering the submission of the learned counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

29.08.2024 Internet : Yes Index : Yes Speaking Order / Non Speaking Order ssr To 1.The Secretary to Government, Union of India, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, No.1, Parliament Street, New Delhi 110 001.

2.The Chairman, Indian Ports Association, 1st Floor, South Town, NBCC Place, Bhisham Pitamah Marg, Lodi Road, New Delhi 110 003.

3.Chief Administrative Officer, Indian Ports Association, 1st Floor, South Town, NBCC Place, Bhisham Pitamah Marg, Lodi Road, New Delhi 110 003.

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N. ANAND VENKATESH, J.

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