Dr. R. Kannan v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:02.01.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.M.P(MD).No.9416 of 2020 R.Kannan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep.by its Chief Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.

2.The Director of Collegiate Education, O/o.The Directorate of Collegiate Education, College Road, Chennai-8. ... Respondents Prayer:Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to publish the seniority list of Principal Grade II taking into consideration of the marks secured by the respective candidates in the examination conducted in pursuant to the notification No.9/95 and then proceed with the promotion to the post of Principal Grade I on the basis of the seniority list prepared in term of the merits of the respective candidates within the 1/4

period that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Ajmal Khan Senior Counsel for M/s.Ajmal Associates For Respondents : Mr.J.Ashok Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has passed away.

2. In view of the submission made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Writ Petition is dismissed as abated. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. 02.01.2023 ssb NCC:Yes/No Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes/No 2/4

To:

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep.by its Chief Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.

2.The Director of Collegiate Education, O/o.The Directorate of Collegiate Education, College Road, Chennai-8.

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M.DHANDAPANI,J.

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