A writ petition may be dismissed for default and non-prosecution if the petitioner fails to appear or provide representation despite the matter being specifically listed for dismissal.

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records of the 2nd respondent pertaining to proceedings tpLtp/vz;/8613/2023 dated 30.11.2023 and proceedigns vide tpLtp/vz;/851/2024 dated 03.02.2024 and proceedings vide tpLtp/vz;/852/2024 dated 03.02.2024 and quash the same as illegal, arbitrary and non-est in law and consequently, direct the 2nd respondent to refix the seniority of the petitioner in the cadre of Assistant / Bench Clerk Grade-II by including his name in the panel of the year 2023 below the name of his immediate senior N.Sivapriya and grant all other consequential service promotional benefits and monetary benefits within the time stipulated.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Maheshnath

For Respondents : Ms.B.Poongkhulali, for R1 & R2

R3 to R8 – No representation

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O R D E R

[Made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.,]

1. On 10.06.2026, when the matter was taken up for hearing, there was no representation for the petitioner and hence, the matter was directed to be listed on 12.06.2026 under the cause list caption 'FOR DISMISSAL'.

2. Today also, when the matter is taken up for hearing, there is no representation for the petitioner either in the physical Court or on videoconferencing platform.

3. In view of the above, the Writ Petition is dismissed for default / non prosecution. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. There shall be no order as to costs.