P.Sornappan v. Govt.of T.N.Rep.by Its Secy.
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court single-judge order dated 22.06.2026 in W.P.No.21582 of 2004 (filed 2004) by P. Sornappan against Government of Tamil Nadu (Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department), Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC), Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, and Secretary, Forest Department. Writ petition dismissed for non-prosecution following change of vakalat (09.04.2019), listing under caption “for dismissal” (15.06.2026), and absence of any representation for the petitioner in forenoon and afternoon sessions. No costs awarded. Bench: Justice T. Vinod Kumar. Respondents represented by Mrs. Y. Kavitha (Addl. Government Pleader, R1/R3/R4) and Mr. M. Devendran (Standing Counsel, R2). No statutes or precedent cases cited; underlying subject matter of the 2004 petition and any impugned order are not described in this short order.
What did the court decide?
The Court held that the petitioner is not interested in pursuing the present Writ Petition and accordingly dismissed it for non-prosecution, with no costs.