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Madras High CourtWP/5843/2016dismissed for nonprosecution

Ashok Kannan v. The Principal

2022-11-15Honourable Mr Justice S.M. Subramaniam4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 15.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and W.M.P.Nos.

5187 & 5188 of 2016 Ashok Kannan

...Petitioner

Vs.

1. The Principal, Pondicherry Engineering College, Pillaichavadi, Pondicherry -605 014.

2. The Selection Committee, Pondicherry Engineering College, Pillaichavadi, Pondicherry-605 014.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for records of respondents in relation to selection of candidates under Career Advancement Scheme pursuant to circular No.PEC/ PRIN/ PA/ C/R/2016 dated January 5, 2016 issued by 1st respondent, quash the same for not being published/ communicated to the faculties of the respondents and, consequently direct the respondents to consider the application submitted by petitioner for promotion as Professor.

For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : Mr.R.Syed Mustafa Special Government Pleader (Pondy.) 1/4

ORDER

When the matter was listed for hearing on 07.11.2022, none appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Thus, this Court passed an order, directing the Registry to list the matter on 09.11.2022 under the caption "For Dismissal".

2. Again, when the matter was called on 11.11.2022, there was again 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 15.11.2022.

3. Even today also i.e on 15.11.2022, 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. Accordingly, the Writ Petition in W.P.No.5843 of 2016 stands dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed 15.11.2022 Index : Yes Speaking order sha To 2/4

1. The Principal, Pondicherry Engineering College, Pillaichavadi, Pondicherry -605 014.

2. The Selection Committee, Pondicherry Engineering College, Pillaichavadi, Pondicherry-605 014.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

sha and W.M.P.Nos.5187 & 5188 of 2016 15.11.2022 4/4