2025 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 47625

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J
R.Rajendran – Appellant
Versus
The Director of School Education – Respondent
W.P.No.7851 of 2013

Writ petition dismissed as infructuous; petitioners can pursue appropriate actions as per subsequent government orders.

Headnote:(A) Constitution of India - Article 226 - Writ of mandamus sought for directing maintenance of a single seniority list of B.T. Assistants based on appointment year and marks - Petition dismissed as infructuous due to subsequent Government orders, allowing liberty for further steps. (Paras 1 and 2)

(B) Petitioners’ Argument - Relief sought has become infructuous due to government orders.

Facts of the case:
The petitioners sought to maintain a seniority list of B.T. Assistants based on certain criteria, but later represented that the matter became irrelevant due to new government directives.

Findings of Court:
Dismissed the petition as infructuous while granting liberty for further appropriate steps against government orders.

Issues: Whether the relief sought remains valid in light of government’s subsequent orders.

Ratio Decidendi: The court found no merit in the petition due to changes in circumstances.

Result: Writ petition dismissed as infructuous.