WP No. 27394 of 2016 __________ Page1 of 2 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER WP No. 27394 of 2016 and WMP.No.23597 of 2016 B.Pathianathan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Secretary to Government, Ministry of Defence, Union of India, New Delhi. 2. Garrison Engineer, St. Thomas Mount, Old MH Complex, Rudhra Road, Chennai-600 016. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India seeking Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records of the 2nd respondent relating to the proceedings dated 12.07.2016 in 5003/Legal Case/40/E5C, quash the same and consequently for a direction, directing the 2nd respondent to pay the retirement benefits a sum of Rs.3,47,000/- with interest from 01.01.2016 to the petitioner For Petitioner(s): NA For Respondent(s): NA ORDER When the matter was taken up for hearing on 18.11.2025, 18.02.2026, 13.03.2026 and 27.03.2026, there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner. In order to afford the petitioner an opportunity to prosecute the case, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27394 of 2016 __________ Page2 of 2 K.SURENDER, J. JAI the matter was adjourned to today. However, even today, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. 2. In view of the above, this Writ Petition is dismissed for non prosecution. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. K.SURENDER, J. 10-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No JAI To 1. Secretary to Government, Ministry of Defence, Union of India, New Delhi. 2. Garrison Engineer, St. Thomas Mount, Old MH Complex, Rudhra Road, Chennai-600 016. WP No. 27394 of 2016 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis