Sathya. T vs The State of Tamil Nadu - 2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 31218

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 31218

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J
Sathya. T – Appellant
Versus
The State of Tamil Nadu – Respondent
WMP(MD)No.7114 of 2023

Important Points

Writ petition dismissed for non-prosecution due to petitioner's repeated non-appearance.

Subject

Civil - Service Law

Act Referred

Constitution of India: S.226

Headnote

Petitioner filed writ petition under Article 226 seeking to quash Press Release No. 29/2023 and direct issuance of call letter based on marks in examination for post notified under Notification No.18/2022. Court noted lack of representation on multiple hearings. Petitioner showed no interest in prosecuting the case. Issues framed related to recruitment eligibility and press release validity. No substantive arguments heard due to non-appearance. Writ petition dismissed for non-prosecution; connected miscellaneous petition closed.

Advocates:
For the Petitioner: No appearance
For R1,R2 & R4: Mr.N.Satheesh Kumar Additional Government Pleader
For R3: Mr.V.Panneer Selvam Standing Counsel

Table of Content
1. dismissal for lack of prosecution due to non-appearance. (Para 1 , 2)

ORDER

This matter came up for consideration before this court on

11.03.2026 and the matter was directed to be posted under the caption ''For Orders''. On 25.03.2026, when the matter was taken up for hearing, there was no representation for the petitioner and therefore, the matter was directed to be posted under the caption ''For Dismissal''. Even today, there is no representation for the petitioner.

2. This Court is convinced that the petitioner is not interested in prosecuting this writ petition. Accordingly, this writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.