Madras High CourtWP(MD)/18906/2017dismissed for nonprosecution

K.Moorthy v. The Secretary To Government

2021-01-25Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.18906 of 2017 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.01.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.(MD)No.18906 of 2017 and W.M.P.(MD)No.15242 of 2017 K.Moorthy ... Petitioner versus

1. The Secretary to Government, Highways Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Chief Engineer (General) Highways Department, P.B.No.432, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3. The Superintending Engineer, Highways Department, P.B.No.101, Madurai - 625 002.

4. The Divisional Engineer, Highways, Construction & Maintenance, Sivagangai.

5. The Assistant Divisional Engineer, Highways Department, Sivagangai.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records relating to the impugned order of the 1st respondent in Ku.No.1581/2017/AA3/dated 18.08.2017, quash the same and consequently, direct the respondents herein to appoint the petitioner forthwith on compassionate ground relaxing the age of the petitioner as per G.O.No.23, Labour & Employment Department dated 10.02.1993 and the order dated 28.09.2016 in W.P. (MD)No.5474 of 2010.

For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : Mr.M.Muthugeethayan, Special Government Pleader https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.18906 of 2017

ORDER

On earlier occasions, there was no representation for the petitioner. Hence, the matter was directed to be listed today under the caption "For Dismissal". Even today, when the case is called, there is no representation for the petitioner. Hence, the Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (P&A) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS ) Note: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.