The petitioner sought mandamus directing the Nehru College Committee to grant service benefits. The court closed the writ petition as it was rendered infructuous upon a subsequent grant of benefits in another petition.
The writ petition was closed with no costs as the sought relief was already granted in a subsequent petition.
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W.P.(MD)No.15586 of 2018
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.01.2022 CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH W.P.(MD)No.15586 of 2018
Charles Britto ...Petitioner
/Vs./
1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by the Secretary to Education Department, Fort ST.George, Chennai.
2.The Director of College Education, Nungambakkam, Chennai.
3.The Regional Joint Director, College Education, Trichirappalli.
4.The Nehru College Committee, Puthanampatti,
Trichy District, Represented by its Secretary. ...Respondents
PRAYER:- Writ Petition - filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 4th respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 15.12.2017 and pay him all service benefits that are legitimately due to him under law.
For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gurunathan For R1 to R3 : Mr.V.Om Prakash Government Advocate For R4 : Mr.Mohammed Haneef for M.P.Senthil
ORDER
Mr.K.Gurunathan, learned counsel on record for the petitioner, would submit that this writ petition has been rendered infructuous, insofar as the petitioner has sought the service benefits in terms of the seventh pay commission in a subsequent writ petition, which has been considered and granted by the fourth respondent college.
2.Recording the same, this Writ Petition is closed. No costs. Sd/-
Assistant Registrar (CS-I)
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/ /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)
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1.The Secretary to Education Department, Fort ST.George, Chennai. 2.The Director of College Education, Nungambakkam, Chennai. 3.The Regional Joint Director, College Education, Trichirappalli. +1 CC to M/s.SPL.GP ( SR-1003[F] dated 10/01/2022 ) Order made in W.P.(MD)No.15586 of 2018 Dated: 07.01.2022 BK(CO) GC(24.01.2022) 2P 5C
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to the issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the 4th respondent to consider his representation and pay due service benefits.
Charles Britto
The State of Tamil Nadu
The Director of College Education
The Regional Joint Director
The Nehru College Committee
Dr. Justice Anita Sumanth
As recorded by the court registry
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