The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court dismissed a writ petition filed for selection via mercy and participation in a test after childbirth. The petition was dismissed on the petitioner's non-prosecution and repeated failure to appear for final arguments.
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W.P.(MD) No.4183 of 2019
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 01.10.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE
W.P.(MD) No.4183 of 2019 and
W.M.P.(MD) Nos.3314 & 3315 of 2019
A.Ponmalar ... Petitioner
-vs-
1.The Chairman Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission TNPSC Road, VOC Nagar Chennai-600 003 2.The Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Arignar Anna Zoological Park Vandalur, Chennai-600 048 ... Respondents
PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to select the petitioner to the post of Forest Apprentice in the Tamil Nadu Forest Subordinate Service under the ground of mercy and consequently direct the respondents to permit
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the petitioner to participate in the Walking Test after delivery of her child in accordance with law.
For Petitioner : Mr.B.S.Meltiue For Respondents : Mr.V.Panneerselvam Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.G.Suriya Ananth Additional Government Pleader for R2
O R D E R
This writ petition is listed today under the caption “for dismissal”. Learned counsel for the petitioner is once again not ready. On the last hearing date, when the matter was listed under the caption “for dismissal”, learned counsel for the petitioner had commenced his arguments. But, thereafter, he sought for a short adjournment to produce additional authorities in support of his contentions. Today, when this matter is listed under the caption “for dismissal”, learned counsel for the petitioner is once again seeking for an adjournment. This writ petition is of the year 2019. It can now be inferred that the petitioner is not interested in prosecuting this writ petition.
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No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.
01.10.2024
NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No
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To: The Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur, Chennai-600 048.
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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.
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W.P.(MD) No.4183 of 2019 and W.M.P.(MD) Nos.3314 & 3315 of 2019
01.10.2024
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A. Ponmalar
The Chairman Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
The Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest
Abdul Qudhose
As recorded by the court registry
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