Thirunavukkarasu, S/O.M.Shanmugam v. The State Information Commission

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Thirunavukkarasu ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The State Information Commission, No.19, Government Estate, Pernpet, Nandhanam, Chennai 600035.

2. The Commissioner, (1st Appellate Authority), Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, No.119 Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034.

3. The Joint Commissioner (Public Information Officer Under RTI Act), Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, 11/20.A.K.Thangavelar Street, Kancheepuram 631501.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to dispose the petitioner second appeal being S.A.No.2168/SCIC/2023 dated 31.12.2022 and to pass orders on merits and accordance in accordance with Right to Information Act.

For Petitioner(s) :

Mr.V.Manoharan For Respondent(s) :

Mrs.S.Anitha, SGP for R1

Mr.K.Karthikeyan, GA for R2 & 3

ORDER

When the matter was taken up for hearing, learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission of this Court to withdraw the present writ petition and he has also made an endorsement to that effect in the case bundle.

2. Considering the submission coupled with an endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs.

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To:

1. The State Information Commission, No.19, Government Estate, Pernpet, Nandhanam, Chennai 600035.

2. The Commissioner, (1st Appellate Authority), Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, No.119, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034.

3. The Joint Commissioner (public Information Officer Under Rti Act), Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowment Department, 11/20 A.K.Thangavelar Street, Kancheepuram 631501.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

VM 06-03-2026