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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 19242
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J
T.Kumaravel – Appellant
Versus
The Secretary to Government Human Resources Management (Inspection-I) Department – Respondent
W.P.(MD) Nos.7931 & 17062 of 2023
For the Appellant: Mr.V.Malaiyendran
For the Respondents: Mr.S.Shaji Bino Special Government Pleader
The writ petition was dismissed due to the petitioner attaining superannuation, rendering the challenge infructuous.
Headnote:This judgment considers the challenge to G.O.(Rt) No.124 from the Human Resources Management Department dated 29.03.2023. The petitioner alleged the order was illegal, but it was noted that he had retired by superannuation on 31.05.2025, rendering the matter infructuous, resulting in the dismissal of the writ petition. The court concluded that the writ petition had become infructuous.
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| 1. challenge to government order. (Para 1) |
| 2. petitioner's retirement leads to infructuous status. (Para 2) |
| 3. writ petition dismissed. (Para 3) |
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed challenging the Government Order in G.O.(Rt) No.124, Human Resources Management (Inspection-I) Department, dated 29.03.2023, whereby the petitioner was asked to discharge his functions from Madurai.
2. It is brought to the notice of this Court by the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents that during the pendency of this writ petition, the petitioner attained the age of superannuation and retired from service on 31.05.2025.
3. In the light of the above, the relief sought for in this writ petition has become infructuous. Accordingly, this writ petition is dismissed as having become infructuous. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.
