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S. Sumathi v. the Secretary to Government

Madras HC9 Sept 2025WP(MD)/11377/2011

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What is this about?

Madras High Court (M.Dhandapani, J.) on 09.09.2025 dismissed W.P(MD) No.11377 of 2011 (S.Sumathi v. Secretaries to Government, Revenue/P&AR/Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Departments, and The Secretary, TNPSC) for non-prosecution after two consecutive listings with no appearance by the petitioner. The unadjudicated challenge was to a TNPSC notification dated 21.07.2010 earmarking 1077 Village Administrative Officer posts as shortfall vacancies for SC/ST. No costs; connected M.P(MD) Nos.1 and 2 of 2011 and M.P.No.1 of 2012 closed.

What did the court decide?

The writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution, there being no representation for the petitioner even when the matter was listed under the caption 'for dismissal'; no costs awarded and the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. ¶33

S. Sumathi Vs the Secretary to Government — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P(MD) No.11377 of 2011

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 09.09.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

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W.P(MD) No.11377 of 2011 And

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M.P(MD) Nos.1 and 2 of 2011 and M.P.No.1 of 2012

S.Sumathi

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Secretary to Government,

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Revenue Department, Fort St.George,

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Chennai – 600 009.

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2.The Secretary to Government,

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P & AR Department, Fort St.George,

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Chennai – 600 009.

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3.The Secretary to Government,

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Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Fort St.George,

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Chennai – 600 009.

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4.The Secretary, TNPSC,

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No.1, Greams Road, Chennai – 600 006.

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... Respondents

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Prayer:

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Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Certiorari calling for the records relating to the

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P(MD) No.11377 of 2011

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impugned notification issued by the 4^th respondent dated 21.07.2010

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and quash the same so far as the 1077 posts of Village Administrative Officer earmarked as shortfall vacancies for SC/ST.

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For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents : Mrs.S.Anitha Special Government Pleader

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O R D E R

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On 04.09.2025, when the matter was taken up for hearing, there was no representation for the petitioner. Hence on 04.09.2025, the writ petition was directed to be listed under the caption 'for dismissal' on 09.09.2025.

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2.Today, even though the matter is listed under the caption 'for dismissal' there is no representation for the petitioner. Hence, this writ petition is dismissed for non prosecution. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

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09.09.2025

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Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order: Yes/ No NCC: Yes/ No

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P(MD) No.11377 of 2011