K. Karthikeyan v. State Of Tamilnadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 29.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN K.Karthikeyan ... Petitioner -Vs1. State of Tamil Nadu, Represented By Its Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Director of Drugs Control and Licensing Authority, Directorate of Drugs Control, No.359, DMS Campus, 3rd Floor, Near Gemini Flyover, Anna Salai, Teynampet West, Chennai-600 006.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents consider the petitioner's representation dated 03.10.2025 and appoint the petitioner as Assistant Director of Drugs control, in Vellore Zone, on the basis of inclusion in the panel issued vide G.O.D.No.1193 dated 13.11.2024 before the expiry of the said panel on 13.11.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Yogalakshmi For Respondents : Mr.M.Bindran Additional Government Pleader

O RDER When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this petition and she has also made an endorsement in the Court bundle to that effect.

2. In view of the above submission and endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs.

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To

1. The Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Director of Drugs Control and Licensing Authority, Directorate of Drugs Control, No.359, DMS Campus, 3rd Floor, Near Gemini Flyover, Anna Salai, Teynampet West, Chennai-600 006.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, mn 29.10.2025