S.Joel v. The Central Information Commissioner
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 30.06.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR S.Joel S/o.D.Samuel ... Petitioner vs.
1.
The Central Information Commissioner Baba Gangnath Mary Munirka, New Delhi - 110 007.
2.
The Central Public Information Officer The Competent Authority and Administration Department of Revenue, Minister of Finance Shastri Bhavan New Building Complex, 4th Floor No.26, Haddows Road, Chennai-6.
3.
The First Appellate Authority Competent Authority SAFEM (FOP)A and NDPS Act, Shastri Bhawan New Building Complex 4th Floor, No.26, Haddows Road Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 006.
... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the second appeal filed dated 16.06.2023 before the first respondent within the Page Nos.1/4
stipulated time as fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner :
Mr.A.Mohammed Muhsin For Respondents :
Mr.R.Sanjay Central Government Standing Counsel *****
O R D E R
The petitioner is before this Court seeking a direction to the first respondent to consider the second appeal filed by him on 16.06.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court.
2. Today, when the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the respondent has placed on record the proceedings dated 05.09.2024 issued by the first respondent, stating that the appeal filed by the petitioner has been dismissed.
3. In the light of the above, nothing survives for adjudication. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 30.06.2026 Speaking / Non-speaking order Index : Yes / No mk Page Nos.2/4
To 1.
The Central Information Commissioner Baba Gangnath Mary Munirka, New Delhi - 110 007.
2.
The Central Public Information Officer The Competent Authority and Administration Department of Revenue, Minister of Finance Shastri Bhavan New Building Complex, 4th Floor No.26, Haddows Road, Chennai-6.
3.
The First Appellate Authority Competent Authority SAFEM (FOP)A and NDPS Act, Shastri Bhawan New Building Complex 4th Floor, No.26, Haddows Road Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 006.
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