Writ petition seeking promotion to Research Assistant/Microbiologist post dismissed for non-prosecution due to petitioner's repeated non-appearance in court.
The writ petition was dismissed for non-prosecution.
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W.P.No.27425 of 2019
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 08.12.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.VINOD KUMAR
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R.Mohanavelu ... Petitioner
vs
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No.P.H.D.Na.Ka.No.C2/4332/2018 dated 30.10.2018 on the file of the
second respondent, quash the same and consequently direct the respondents
to promote the petitioner to the post of Research Assistant / Microbiologist.
For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents : Mr.Gopinathan Standing Counsel
O R D E R
Despite the matter being listed on 01.09.2025, 22.09.2025,
27.10.2025, 10.11.2025 and 01.12.2025, there was no representation for the
petitioner. Hence, the matter was directed to be posted today under the
caption “for dismissal”.
session, the learned counsel for the petitioner had sought for matter to be
passed over. Accordingly, the matter was passed over in the forenoon session. Thereafter, when the matter was called in the afternoon session,
there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner, either in person or
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through the learned counsel. This clearly shows that the petitioner is not
interested to pursue the matter.
non-prosecution. No costs.
08.12.2025
Speaking order / Non-speaking order Index : Yes / No Neutral Citation : Yes / No
To
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Greater Chennai Corporation, Tondiarpet, Chennai – 600 081.
T. VINOD KUMAR, J.
av
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R.Mohanavelu
The Principal Secretary / Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation
The City Health Officer, Greater Chennai Corporation
The Director, Communicable Diseases Hospital, Greater Chennai Corporation
T.Vinod Kumar
As recorded by the court registry
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