The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court dismissed two writ petitions filed by Ulagappar Higher Secondary School seeking mandamus for permission to appoint teachers, citing non-prosecution despite notice and listing for dismissal.
No relief granted; petitions dismissed for non-prosecution.
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W.P.(MD) Nos.15506 and 15580 of 2020
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 27.02.2024
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR
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Ulagappar Higher Secondary School, Ramachandrapuram, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District, Rep., by its Secretary, C.Ravi. .. Petitioner in both W.Ps.
Vs.
The Chief Educational Officer, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District. .. Respondent in both W.Ps.
Prayer in W.P.(MD) No.15506 of 2020: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to grant permission to the petitioner-school to fill up the vacancy of Graduate Teacher in Science with suitable candidates.
Prayer in W.P.(MD) No.15580 of 2020: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to grant permission to the petitioner-school to fill up the vacancy of Graduate Teacher in Mathematics.
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In both W.Ps. For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondent : Mr.V.Om Prakash Government Advocate
COMMON ORDER
This matter earlier came up for consideration before this Court on 03.07.2023 and 06.07.2023. As there was no representation for the petitioner,
the matter was directed to be listed under the caption 'for dismissal'. On 10.07.2023, it was brought to the notice of this Court that the learned counsel for the petitioner was no more and hence, this Court ordered notice to the petitioner. Accordingly, the notice was served on the petitioner as early as on 19.07.2023. Hence, this Court directed the Registry to print the name of the petitioner in the cause list. In spite of the same, when the matter was listed on 12.02.2024, there was no representation for the petitioner. Hence, the matter was adjourned at request of the learned Government Advocate. Once again the matter was listed on 26.02.2024. However, there was no representation for the petitioner. Hence, the matter was directed to be listed under the caption 'for dismissal'.
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NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes ABR To The Chief Educational Officer, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.
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MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J.
ABR
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether writ petitions for quashing a refusal or for mandamus to fill vacancies should be dismissed upon non-prosecution by the petitioner despite prior notice.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Ulagappar Higher Secondary School, Ramachandrapuram, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District
The Chief Educational Officer, Pudukkottai
Mummini Sudheer Kumar
As recorded by the court registry
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