Writ petition seeking direction to consider representation on seniority re-fixation as Sub-Inspector for promotion as Inspector. Counsel stated subsequent developments during pendency left nothing to adjudicate, and the court closed the petition as infructuous.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 27.02.2024
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE BATTU DEVANAND
W.P.No. 16707 of 2018
N.Ravichandran ..Petitioner
Vs
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.01.2017 regarding inclusion of his name and re-fixation of his seniority in the post of Sub-Inspector fit for promotion as Inspector of Police for the year 1998-99 without reference to PR.No.141/1993 dated 17/07/1999 and C.No.D1/PR/42/97, P.R.No.109/1096, dated 11.12.1998 and pass appropriate order,within a time frame as deem fir and proper by this Court.
For Petitioner : M/s.G.Bala and Daisy For Respondents : Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal Addl. Government Pleader
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O R D E R
The writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.01.2017 regarding inclusion of his name and re-fixation of his seniority in the post of SubInspector fit for promotion as Inspector of Police for the year 1998-99 without reference to proceedings dated 17/07/1999 and dated 11.12.1998 and pass appropriate orders.
the subsequent development happens, during the pendency of this writ petition, nothing survives for adjudication and therefore, the learned counsel sought to close the writ petition as infructuous.
infructuous.
No costs.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner's representation for inclusion of his name and seniority re-fixation as Sub-Inspector fit for promotion as Inspector should be considered; later rendered infructuous.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
N.Ravichandran
The Principal Secretary to Government, Home (Police 2) Department, Secretariat, Chennai
The Director General of Police, Law and Order, Chennai
Battu Devanand
As recorded by the court registry
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