Madras High CourtWP(MD)/23763/2022dismissed for nonprosecution

Sundaravel.A.M v. The Principal Secretary

2025-11-10Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose7 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.11.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE A.M.Sundaravel [Party-in-person] : Petitioner Vs.

1.The Principal Secretary, Public Works and Water Resource Organization Department, Secretariat Building, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Principal Chief Engineer, (Chief Engineer), PWD Department, Chepauk, Chennai.

3.The State Accountant (A&E), Tamil Nadu State, 361, Anna Salai, Teynampettai, Chennai - 600 018.

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4.The Chief Engineer, PWD / WRO, Madurai Region, Madurai.

5.The Superintendent Engineer, PWD / WRO, Special Project Circle, Tirunelveli - 627 002.

6.The Executive Engineer, PWD / WRO, Special Project Division, Ambasamudram, Tirunelveli District.

7.The Assistant Executive Engineer, PWD / WRO, Special Project Sub0Division, Moolakaraipatti - 627 354, Tirunelveli District.

: Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the impugned order dated 17.08.2021 in Proceeding Order No.Co.2/2019/Vu.Se.Po.II passed by the 7th respondent and quash the same as illegal and consequently directing 2/7

the respondents to sanction the Selection Grade Pay Rs.9300 - 34800 - 4200, Special Grade Pay Rs.9300 - 34800 - 4400 to the petitioner with effect from 01.08.2010as per the Government Letter No.63305 / Pay Cell / 2010-I dated 08.11.2010 and Letter No. 63305/Pay Cell/2010-4 dated 12.11.2010 issued by the Finance (PC) Department Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009 within a stipulated period as framed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.M.Sundaravel [Party-in-person] For Respondents 1,24 to 7 : Mr.C.Satheesh, Government Advocate For Respondent No.3 : Mr.P.Gunasekaran, Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The matter is listed under the caption "for dismissal" today. At this stage, the learned Counsel on record for the petitioner submits that he has handed over the papers to the petitioner, who will be appearing as party-in-person. The petitioner [party-in-person] is also present. However, the petitioner [party-in-person] has not registered himself in the Registry as per the Rules to appear as party-in-person in this Writ Petition. This Writ Petition is of the year 2022. As seen from the earlier proceedings, several adjournments 3/7

have already been granted to the petitioner to argue the matter. It can now be inferred that the petitioner is not interested in prosecuting this Writ Petition.

2.Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed for nonprosecution. There shall be no order as to costs. 10.11.2025 Index :Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes/No MR 4/7

To 1.The Principal Secretary, Public Works and Water Resource Organization Department, Secretariat Building, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Principal Chief Engineer, (Chief Engineer), PWD Department, Chepauk, Chennai.

3.The Chief Engineer, PWD / WRO, Madurai Region, Madurai.

4.The Superintendent Engineer, PWD / WRO, Special Project Circle, Tirunelveli - 627 002.

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5.The Executive Engineer, PWD / WRO, Special Project Division, Ambasamudram, Tirunelveli District.

6.The Assistant Executive Engineer, PWD / WRO, Special Project Sub0Division, Moolakaraipatti - 627 354, Tirunelveli District.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE.

, J.

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