The Madras High Court dismissed the writ petition for lack of jurisdiction, holding that the petitioner's prayer to prevent renewal of service posts and direct new appointments was vague and misconceived, warranting no interference.
No relief granted; writ petition dismissed as vague and misconceived.
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W.P.No.18198 of 2021
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 15.11.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH
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K.Nanda Kumar
...Petitioner
-Vs-
Chennai – 600 007
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents not to renew the post of the existing Assistant Commandant General, and the Area Commanders and further direct the 1st respondent appoint new Assistant Commandant General and direct the 2nd respondent to appoint new Area
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Commanders as per the Section 6 Terms of Appointment of Tamil Nadu Home Guard Rules, 1963.
For Petitioner : Mr.M.Madhuprakash For Respondents : Mr.R.U.Dinesh Rajkumar Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
On a perusal of the prayer of the petitioner, this Court is of the considered view that the prayer sought for by the petitioner is vague and misconceived one and hence warrants no interference. Accordingly, the writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected Writ Miscellaneous Petition is closed.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Supreme Court can issue a writ of mandamus to exclude the renewal of appointments of Assistant Commandant General and Area Commanders under Tamil Nadu Home Guard Rules, 1963.
Whether the prayer for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing respondents not to renew posts and appoint new ones is vague and misconceived and warrants no interference.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
K. Nanda Kumar
Director General of Police
Commissioner of Police
Additional Director General of Police
Vivek Kumar Singh
As recorded by the court registry
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