R.Kannappan, B.E., v. the Directorate of Agriculture
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition dismissed for non-prosecution; petitioner absent and failed to file translated copies of Tamil documents despite specific direction; no costs; connected MP.No.1 of 2011 closed. Underlying claim (not adjudicated): quashing of G.O.(3D) No.102, Agriculture (Ve.Ne.6) Department dated 26.04.2011; treatment of compulsory wait period 21.05.1993-12.02.1995, surrender period and re-posting waiting period 06.08.2002-27.12.2004 as on-duty service; salary arrears, statutory dues, promotional benefits, retirement and pensionary benefits; Tamil Nadu Directorate of Agriculture and Chief Engineer, Agriculture Engineering Department; filed under Section 226 of the Constitution of India.
What did the court decide?
The Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution, as there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner and the petitioner failed to file the translated copy of the documents in Tamil despite a specific direction; no costs were awarded and the connected miscellaneous petition (MP.No.1 of 2011) was closed.