T.Uthanu, vs the Collector, - Court Judgment

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CourtChennai Orders High Court
Decided OnJun-26-2025
Case NumberWP/17471/2007
JudgeHonourable Mr.Justice Mummineni Sudheer Kumar
AppellantT.Uthanu,
RespondentThe Collector,
Excerpt:
in the high court of judicature at madrasdated : 26.06.2025coramthe honourable mr.justice mummineni sudheer kumar t.uthanu ... petitioner vs. virudhunagar district ... respondent prayer: writ petition is filed under article 226 of the constitution of india, to issue a writ of mandamus to call for the records relating to proceedings of the district collector, virudhunagar in na.ka.p2 1743/2003 dated 31.03.2003 and direct the respondent herein to promote the applicant as block development officer on par with his juniors with all consequential service benefits. for petitioners : no appearance for respondents : mr.k.h.ravikumar government advocateorderthis matter came up for consideration before this court on 23.06.2025. as there was no representation on 23.06.2025, the matter was directed to be listed under the caption 'for dismissal'. today, inspite of matter being listed under the caption 'for dismissal', there is no representation for the petitioner either in the pre-lunch or post-lunch session.2. in the circumstances and taking into consideration the fact thatthis matter pertains to the year 2003 and thereafter, re-numbered in the year 2007, this court does not see any justification for adjourning the matter any further. accordingly, this writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. no costs. connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. (1/2) dpa index : yes / nospeaking order / non-speaking orderneutral citation : yes / no to virudhunagar districtmummineni sudheer kumar, j.dpa (½)
Judgment:

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 26.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR T.Uthanu ... Petitioner Vs. Virudhunagar District ... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of mandamus to call for the records relating to proceedings of the District Collector, Virudhunagar in Na.Ka.P2 1743/2003 dated 31.03.2003 and direct the respondent herein to promote the applicant as Block Development Officer on par with his juniors with all consequential service benefits. For Petitioners : No appearance For Respondents : Mr.K.H.Ravikumar Government Advocate

ORDER

This matter came up for consideration before this Court on 23.06.2025. As there was no representation on 23.06.2025, the matter was directed to be listed under the caption 'for dismissal'. Today, inspite of matter being listed under the caption 'for dismissal', there is no representation for the petitioner either in the pre-lunch or post-lunch session.

2. In the circumstances and taking into consideration the fact that

this matter pertains to the year 2003 and thereafter, re-numbered in the year 2007, this Court does not see any justification for adjourning the matter any further. Accordingly, this writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. (1/2) dpa Index : Yes / No

Speaking order / Non-speaking order

Neutral Citation : Yes / No To Virudhunagar District

MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J.

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