R.Boobalan, v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.10.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and W.M.P.Nos.21756 of 2017 & 38300 of 2018 R.Boopalan

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Additional Chief Secretary to Government (FAC), Commercial Taxes and Registration Department, Secreatariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Additional Chief Secretary/Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, 3.The Joint Commissioner (Administration), O/o. The Additional Chief Secretary/Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, 4.The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Park Town, Frazer Bridge Road, VOC Nagar, Chennai - 600 003 ..Respondents 1/4

Prayer : Writ Petition filed Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pass orders for declaration of probation of the petitioner in the post of Deputy Commercial Tax Officer forthwith, on availing rank number from 4th respondent TNPSC based on merits in the selection and application of rule of reservation, with consequential benefits for inclusion of the name of the petitioner in the panel for promotions to the post of Commercial Tax Officer for the year 2015 based on seniority, within a time frame to be fixed by the High Court. For Petitioner : M/s.V.Hemnath For Respondents : Mr.S.Rajesh Government Advocate for R1 to R3 Mr.Karthik Rajan for R4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed directing the respondents to pass orders for declaration of probation of the petitioner in the post of Deputy Commercial Tax Officer forthwith, on availing rank number from 4th respondent TNPSC based on merits in the selection and application of rule of reservation, with consequential benefits for inclusion of the name of the petitioner in the panel 2/4

for promotions to the post of Commercial Tax Officer for the year 2015 based on seniority, within a time frame to be fixed by the High Court. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioner states that the cause did not exist as of now and the grievances of the petitioner are redressed and accordingly, this writ petition stands dismissed as infructuous. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 13.10.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Speaking order : Yes / No ssr To 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Additional Chief Secretary to Government (FAC), Commercial Taxes and Registration Department, Secreatariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Additional Chief Secretary/Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, 3/4

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

ssr 3.The Joint Commissioner (Administration), O/o. The Additional Chief Secretary/Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, 4.The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Park Town, Frazer Bridge Road, VOC Nagar, Chennai - 600 003 and W.M.P.Nos.21756 of 2017 & 38300 of 2018 13.10.2022 4/4