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P.Rajamanickam, v. the Principal Chief

Madras HC23 Jul 2026WP/21486/2013

Case brief

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What is this about?

Madras High Court, WP Nos. 21486 and 21488 of 2013, decided 23-07-2026 by T. Vinod Kumar, J. Writ petitions under Article 226 by Foresters P. Rajamanickam (Sl.No.134) and S. Kesavan (Sl.No.61) challenging Proceedings No.B2/29036/2012 dated 19.10.2012 of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (holding over of selection; seeking retrospective promotion with consequential benefits). Dismissed for non-prosecution after repeated hearings without representation (12.03.2023, 09.04.2026, 11.06.2026, 23.07.2026). No costs. Counsel: M/S.M.Ravi for petitioners; Y.Kavitha, Govt Advocate, for respondent. No precedent cited; no merits discussed.

What did the court decide?

Both writ petitions are dismissed for non-prosecution. ¶26

P.Rajamanickam, Vs the Principal Chief — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP Nos. 21486 and 21488 of 2013

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 23-07-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE T. VINOD KUMAR WP Nos. 21486 and 21488 of 2013

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P.Rajamanickam, S/o.Periyannan, Forester, Andhiyur Range, Sengullam Section, District Forest Officer, Erode.

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..Petitioner in W.P.No.21486 of 2013

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S.Kesavan, S/o.Subramani, Forester, Nilgiri Worth Division, Uthagamandalam, Nilgiris District.

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..Petitioner in W.P.No.21488 of 2013

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The Principal Chief Conservator Of Forest/ Head Of Forest Force, Chennai-15. ..Respondent in both W.P’s

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Prayer in W.P.No.21486 of 2013 : This petition is filed under Article 226 of the constitution of India to call for the records on the file of the respondent herein in Proceedings No.B2/ 29036/ 2012 dated 19.10.2012 and quash the same to the limited extent of holding over the selection of the petitioner (Sl.No.134) and issue consequential direction to the respondent to promote the petitioner with retrospective effect from the date of promotion of his immediate Junior with consequential benefits.

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Prayer in W.P.No.21488 of 2013 : This petition is filed under Article 226 of the constitution of India to call for the records on the file of the respondent herein in Proceedings No.B2/ 29036/ 2012 dated 19.10.2012 and quash the

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

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WP Nos. 21486 and 21488 of 2013

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same to the limited extent of holding over the selection of the petitioner (Sl.No.61) and issue consequential direction to the respondent to promote the petitioner with retrospective effect from the date of promotion of his immediate Junior with consequential benefits.

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( In both the Writ petitions)

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For Petitioner(s): M/S.M.Ravi For Respondent(s): Y.Kavitha, Govt Advocate

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COMMON ORDER

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Despite the matter being listed on 12.03.2023, 09.04.2026 and

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11.06.2026, there was no representation for the petitioner.

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