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S.Joel v. the Central Information Commissioner

Madras HC30 Jun 2026WP/1311/2024

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Madras High Court single-judge disposal of a mandamus writ petition (Article 226) seeking consideration of a second appeal before the Central Information Commissioner; appeal recorded as dismissed by first respondent's proceedings dated 05.09.2024, so petition held moot and disposed of, no costs; petitioner S. Joel; bench Hemant Chandangoudar J.; decided 30.06.2026; respondents include CPIO, Department of Revenue and First Appellate Authority, Competent Authority SAFEM (FOP)A and NDPS Act; no precedent discussion, no quantum.

What did the court decide?

Since the first respondent's proceedings dated 05.09.2024 record that the petitioner's appeal has been dismissed, nothing survives for adjudication; the Writ Petition stands disposed of with no costs. ¶22

S.Joel Vs the Central Information Commissioner — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P.No.1311 of 2024

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 30.06.2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR

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W.P.No.1311 of 2024

S.Joel S/o.D.Samuel

... Petitioner

vs.

The Central Information Commissioner Baba Gangnath Mary Munirka, New Delhi – 110 007.

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The Central Public Information Officer The Competent Authority and Administration Department of Revenue, Minister of Finance Shastri Bhavan New Building Complex, 4^th Floor No.26, Haddows Road, Chennai-6.

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The First Appellate Authority Competent Authority SAFEM (FOP)A and NDPS Act, Shastri Bhawan New Building Complex 4^th Floor, No.26, Haddows Road Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 006. … Respondents

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the second appeal filed dated 16.06.2023 before the first respondent within the Page Nos.1/4

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

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stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Mohammed Muhsin For Respondents : Mr.R.Sanjay Central Government Standing Counsel *********

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O R D E R

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The petitioner is before this Court seeking a direction to the first respondent to consider the second appeal filed by him on 16.06.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court.

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Today, when the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned

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counsel for the respondent has placed on record the proceedings dated 05.09.2024 issued by the first respondent, stating that the appeal filed by the petitioner has been dismissed.

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In the light of the above, nothing survives for adjudication. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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30.06.2026

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Speaking / Non-speaking order Neutral Citation : Yes / No Index : Yes / No

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

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The Central Information Commissioner Baba Gangnath Mary Munirka, New Delhi – 110 007.

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The Central Public Information Officer The Competent Authority and Administration Department of Revenue, Minister of Finance Shastri Bhavan New Building Complex, 4^th Floor No.26, Haddows Road, Chennai-6.

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The First Appellate Authority Competent Authority SAFEM (FOP)A and NDPS Act, Shastri Bhawan New Building Complex 4^th Floor, No.26, Haddows Road Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 006.

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HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR, J.,

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