Writ petition sought mandamus for pensionary benefits arising from revision of pay scale in Selection Grade and Special Grade with effect from 01.01.1996. The petitioner repeatedly failed to appear or be represented on multiple listing dates. The court dismissed the petition for non-prosecution.
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WP No. 13876 of 2019
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 08-06-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE T. VINOD KUMAR
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N.Mugunthan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER:This writ petition has been filed seeking for issuance of a Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant pensionary benefits that would arise out of revising the pay scale of the petitioner in Selection Grade and Special grade with effect from 01.01.1996.
For Petitioner(s): No appearance For Respondent(s): Ms.Y. Kavitha, Govt.Standing Counsel
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ORDER
It is seen from the records that on earlier occasions i.e., on 03.12.2025, 09.03.2026, 27.04.2026 & 10.06.2026, when the matter was taken up for hearing, there was no representation for the petitioner either in person or through his counsel. Therefore, the matter was directed to be listed today under the caption ''for dismissal''. When the matter was taken up for hearing today, today also there is no representation for the petitioner.
2.It appears that the petitioner is not interested in prosecuting the case. Hence, this Court has no other option except to dismiss this petition for nonprosecution.
costs.
08-06-2026
Neutral Citation: Yes/No
DN
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To
3.The Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.
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T.VINOD KUMAR J.
DN
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ petition seeking mandamus for pensionary benefits arising from revision of pay scale in Selection Grade and Special Grade from 01.01.1996 should proceed despite the petitioner's non-p
N.Mugunthan
The Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Finance (Pay Cell) Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 600 009
The Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009
T. Vinod Kumar
As recorded by the court registry
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