S.Mani, Aged About 75 Years v. The Principal Secretary To

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 28.10.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM S.Mani ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, School Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Director of Elementary Education, Chennai - 600 006.

3.The District Elementary Educational Officer, Thiruvallur - 602 001.

4.The Assistant Elementary Educational Officer, Kadambattur Union, Kadambattur, Thiruvallur District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to extend the benefits of G.O.Ms.No.210, School Education (Gi) Department dated 14.08.2009 to the petitioners to grant Special Grades in the cadre of Middle School Headmasters by counting their earlier service in the Secondary Grade

as Well as Elementary School Headmasters rendered prior to 01.06.1988 as granted in W.P.No.30869/2012 dated 18.06.2015 for the similarly placed teachers.

For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents : Mrs.S.Mythreye Chandru Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

When the matter was listed for hearing on 17.10.2022, none appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Thus, this Court passed an order, directing the Registry to list the matter on 19.10.2022 under the caption "For Dismissal".

2. Again, when the matter was called on 19.10.2022, there was also no representation on behalf of the petitioner. In order to give one more opportunity, this Court passed an order, directing the Registry to list this matter once again under the caption "For Dismissal" on 26.10.2022.

3. Even today also i.e on 28.10.2022, when the matter is called, there is no representation on behalf of the writ petitioner. Thus, it is evident that the petitioner is not interested in pursuing the matter.

4. Accordingly, the Writ Petition in W.P.No.39659 of 2016 stands dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs.

28.10.2022 Jeni Index : Yes Speaking order / Non-speaking order To 1.The Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, School Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Director of Elementary Education, Chennai - 600 006.

3.The District Elementary Educational Officer, Thiruvallur - 602 001.

4.The Assistant Elementary Educational Officer, Kadambattur Union, Kadambattur, Thiruvallur District.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

Jeni 28.10.2022