The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing respondents to grant promotion based on a representation. The court noted the petitioner had already retired, rendering the petition infructuous, and dismissed it.
Petition dismissed as infructuous.
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W.P.No.38900 of 2016
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 13.06.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI
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S.Chakravarthi
...Petitioner
-Vs-
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to give promotion to the petitioner on the basis of the representation given by the petitioner dated 29.04.2016.
For Petitioner : Ms.R.Radhika For Mr.D.Rajagopal
For Respondents : Mr.N.Nithianandam
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to
give promotion to the petitioner on the basis of the representation given by the petitioner dated 29.04.2016.
that the petitioner has already retired from service and the matter has become infructuous.
13.06.2023
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P.B.BALAJI. J,
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether a writ petition filed for promotion to be directed becomes infructuous upon the retirement of the petitioner.
S.Chakravarthi
The Chairman/Managing Director, Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd.
The Director/H.R. Corporate Office, Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd.
P.B.BALAJI
As recorded by the court registry
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