R.Mathivanan v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated :: 20.01.2015

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE T. RAJA W.P. No. 16518 of 2007 R.Mathivanan .. Petitioner Vs.

The District Collector, Dindugul District, Dindugul.

.. Respondent PRAYER: Petition has been filed under section 226 of the Constitution of India to issue an order of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to give promotion to the petitioner as Deputy Block Development Officer in the panel year of 20042005 as per Rule 39 (d) of the Tamil Nadu State and Subordinate Service Rules, without reference to the criminal case and to pass further orders.

For petitioner : Mr. K.Raja For respondent : Mr. R.Govindasamy Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed by Mr. R.Mathivanan, under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,

seeking for a direction to the respondent to give promotion to the petitioner as Deputy Block Development Officer in the panel year of 2004-2005 as per Rule 39 (d) of the Tamil Nadu State and Subordinate Service Rules, without reference to the criminal case and to pass further orders.

2. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the relief sought for in this Writ Petition has become infructuous, as the petitioner has attained the age of superannuation. He has also made an endorsement to that effect.

3. In view of the above submission and the endorsement made by learned counsel for the petitioner, the Writ Petition is dismissed as infructuous. No costs. 20.01.2015 Index: Yes/No Internet : Yes/No avr To The District Collector, Dindugul District, Dindugul.

T. RAJA J., avr W.P. No.

16518 of 2007 20.01.2015