Madras High CourtWP/30273/2022dismissed as infructuous

G.Ashanth (Minor) v. The Secretary

2026-03-10Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY and WMP No. 29705 of 2022 G.Ashanth (Minor) Rep by his Father and next friend S.Ganesh Kumar ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, (Department of Sports) Government of India, Room No.3, C -Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi- 110 001.

2. The Billiards and Snooker Federation of India Rep by its President, No.5/1, Jasma Bhavan Road, Bengaluru- 560 052.

3. The Principal Secretary to Government, Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-09.

4. Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu Rep by its Chief Executive Officer / Member Secretary, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Raja Muthaih Road, Periyamet, Chennai- 03.

5. Tamil Nadu Billiards and Snooker Association, Rep by its President, R.A.Puram Chennai- 600 028.

6. The Salem District Billiards and Snooker Association, Rep by its President, No.155-1, Abraham Hall, Tamil Sangam Road, Rajaram Nagar, Salem- 636 007.

7. Hariherren, Member - In- Charge (Canteen) Tamil Nadu Billiards and Snooker Association, R.A.Puram, Chennai- 600 028.

..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 respondents 1 to 4 to issue appropriate instructions to the 5th respondent to conduct the "Tamil Nadu Billiards and Snooker State Ranking Championship 2022- 23" again by following the proper rules and regulations.

For Petitioner(s) :

Mr.P.Magesh For Respondent(s) :

Mr.M.Ramanamoorthi, Senior Panel Counsel for Central Government for R1 Mr.P.Ganesan, GA for R3 Ms.N.S.Tanvi, Standing Counsel for R4 No appearance for R2, 5 to 7

ORDER

When the matter was taken up for hearing, learned senior panel counsel appearing for the first respondent would submit that the State Ranking Championship for Billiards and Snooker for the year 2022-23 has already been conducted and results have also been published. Hence, the prayer in this writ petition has become infructuous.

2. In view of the above, this writ petition is dismissed as infructuous. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 10-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To:

1. The Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, (Department of Sports) Government of India, Room No.3, C -Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi- 110 001.

2. The President, The Billiards and Snooker Federation of India, No.5/1, Jasma Bhavan Road, Bengaluru- 560 052.

3. The Principal Secretary to Government Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-09.

4. The Chief Executive Officer / Member Secretary, The Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Raja Muthaih Road, Periyamet, Chennai- 03.

5. President, Tamil Nadu Billiards and Snooker Association No.6, Devanathan Street, Mandaveli, R.A.Puram Chennai- 600 028.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

6. The President, The Salem District Billiards and Snooker Association, No.155-1, Abraham Hall, Tamil Sangam Road, Rajaram Nagar, Salem- 636 007.

7. Hariherren, Member - In- Charge(Canteen) Tamil Nadu Billiards and Snooker Association, R.A.Puram, Chennai- 600 028.

10-03-2026