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Thirunavukkarasu, S/O.M.Shanmugam v. the State Information Commission

Madras HC6 Mar 2026WP/14937/2024

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Madras High Court WP No. 14937 of 2024 (decided 06-03-2026, Krishnan Ramasamy J.) - writ of mandamus under Article 226 seeking disposal of RTI second appeal S.A.No.2168/SCIC/2023 dated 31.12.2022 by the State Information Commission; respondents include HR&CE Department Commissioner (1st Appellate Authority) and Joint Commissioner (Public Information Officer); petition withdrawn with endorsement and dismissed as withdrawn, no costs; no merits adjudicated, no cases cited.

What did the court decide?

None; writ petition dismissed as withdrawn, no costs. ¶25

Thirunavukkarasu, S/O.M.Shanmugam Vs the State… — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 14937 of 2024

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 06-03-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY

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WP No. 14937 of 2024

Thirunavukkarasu

..Petitioner(s)

The State Information Commission, No.19, Government Estate, Pernpet, Nandhanam, Chennai 600035.

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The Commissioner, (1st Appellate Authority), Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department,

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No.119 Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034.

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The Joint Commissioner (Public Information Officer Under RTI Act), Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, 11/20.A.K.Thangavelar Street, Kancheepuram 631501.

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..Respondent(s)

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Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to dispose the petitioner second appeal being S.A.No.2168/SCIC/2023 dated 31.12.2022 and to pass orders on merits and accordance in accordance with Right to Information Act.

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For Petitioner(s) : Mr.V.Manoharan For Respondent(s) : Mrs.S.Anitha, SGP for R1

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WP No. 14937 of 2024

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Mr.K.Karthikeyan, GA for R2 & 3

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ORDER

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When the matter was taken up for hearing, learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission of this Court to withdraw the present writ petition

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and he has also made an endorsement to that effect in the case bundle.

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Considering the submission coupled with an endorsement made by the

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learned counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs.

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06-03-2026

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

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WP No. 14937 of 2024

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To:

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The State Information Commission, No.19, Government Estate, Pernpet, Nandhanam, Chennai 600035.

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The Commissioner, (1st Appellate Authority), Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, No.119, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034.

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The Joint Commissioner (public Information Officer Under Rti Act), Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowment Department, 11/20 A.K.Thangavelar Street, Kancheepuram 631501.

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WP No. 14937 of 2024

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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

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