L.Ayyappan v. The Principal Secretary To Government

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI L.Ayyappan Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Principal Secretary to Government Higher Educational Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai- 600 009.

2.The Director of College Education Saidapet, Chennai- 600 015.

3.The Chairman Teacher Recruitment Board, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.R.Centenary Buildings, 3rd and 4th Floor, Perasiriyar Anbazhagan Kalvi Valagam, DPI Campus, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai- 600 006.

Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd Respondent to permit petitioner to submit his respective application directly to the 3rd Respondent in person and further direct the 3rd Respondent to process the application of the petitioner. For Petitioner:

No Appearance For Respondents:

Mr.P.Sathish, Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R2 Mr.C.Kathiravan for R3

ORDER

When the matter came up for hearing on 02.01.2026, there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner and hence, the matter was directed to be posted under the caption "for dismissal" on 05.01.2026. Even today (05.01.2025), there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner either in person or through the counsel on record. Hence, the writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs.

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To 1.The Principal Secretary To Government Higher Educational Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai- 600 009.

2.The Director of College Education Saidapet, Chennai- 600 015.

3.The Chairman Teacher Recruitment Board, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.R.

Centenary Buildings, 3rd and 4th Floor, Perasiriyar Anbazhagan Kalvi Valagam, DPI Campus, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai- 600 006.

M.DHANDAPANI J.

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