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G.Velayutham, v. the Government of Tamilnadu

Madras HC31 Jan 2025WP(MD)/15905/2017

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What is this about?

Dismissal for default; no representation by petitioner; W.P.(MD) No.15905 of 2017; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; Dr. Justice A.D. Maria Clete; G.Velayutham; Article 226 of the Constitution of India; Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus; Kovilpatti Municipality; Thoothukudi District; Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department; Na.Ka.No.7002/2016/H1 dated 15.12.2016; consequential order dated 28.12.2016; service benefits; Na.Ka.No.8350/2012/H1 dated 28.02.2013; W.M.P(MD)Nos.12570 & 12571 of 2017 closed; caption 'For Dismissal' 31.01.2025.

What did the court decide?

With no representation for the petitioner at the hearing on 20.12.2024 nor on 31.01.2025 despite listing under the caption 'For Dismissal', the writ petition is dismissed for default; no question on merits was adjudicated. ¶26

G.Velayutham, Vs the Government of Tamilnadu — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P.(MD) No.15905 of 2017

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 31.01.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE

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W.P.(MD) No.15905 of 2017 and

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W.M.P(MD)Nos.12570 & 12571 of 2017

G.Velayutham

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Secretary, Government of Tamilnadu, Department of Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Fort Saint George, Chennai.

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2.The Commissioner, Municipal Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai – 5.

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The Commissioner, Kovilpatti Municipality, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District. ... Respondents

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

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W.P.(MD) No.15905 of 2017

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Prayer in W.P(MD)No.15905 of 2017: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records in pursuance of the 3^rd respondent's order in Na.Ka.No.7002/2016/H1 dated 15.12.2016 and consequential order, dated 28.12.2016 in respect of the petitioner and to quash the same as devoid of merits and directing the respondents to continue the service benefits as per the proceedings of 3^rd respondent in Na.Ka.No.8350/2012/H1 dated 28.02.2013 within the period stipulated by this Court.

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Prayer in W.M.P(MD)No.12570 of 2017: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to dispense with the production of original impugned order in Na.Ka.No.7002/2016/H1 dated 15.12.2016 and consequential order dated 28.12.2016 of the 3^rd respondent.

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Prayer in W.M.P(MD)No.12571 of 2017: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to pass an order of stay of impugned order Na.Ka.No.7002/2016/H1 dated 15.12.2016 and consequential order dated 28.12.2016 of the 3^rd respondent in respect of the petitioner till disposal of the writ petition.

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For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : M/s.J.Ashok Additional Government Pleader, for R-1 & R-2 M/s.P.Srinivas, for R-3

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

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W.P.(MD) No.15905 of 2017

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ORDER

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When the matter was taken up for hearing on 20.12.2024, there was no representation on the side of the petitioner. Hence, the matter was listed today i.e., on 31.01.2025 under the caption ''For Dismissal''. Today, despite the matter being listed under the caption “For Dismissal” , there is no representation for the petitioner.

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Hence, this Writ Petition is Dismissed for default. No

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costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.

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31.01.2025

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NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes

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KSA

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

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W.P.(MD) No.15905 of 2017

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1.The Secretary, Government of Tamilnadu, Department of Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Fort Saint George, Chennai.

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2.The Commissioner, Municipal Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai – 5.

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