WP No. 13876 of 2019 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE T. VINOD KUMAR WP No. 16696 of 2019 N.Mugunthan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Secretariat, Chennai- 600 009. 2. The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Finance (Pay Cell) Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 600 009. 3. The Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER:This writ petition has been filed seeking for issuance of a Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant pensionary benefits that would arise out of revising the pay scale of the petitioner in Selection Grade and Special grade with effect from 01.01.1996. For Petitioner(s): No appearance For Respondent(s): Ms.Y. Kavitha, Govt.Standing Counsel https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13876 of 2019 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER It is seen from the records that on earlier occasions i.e., on 03.12.2025, 09.03.2026, 27.04.2026 & 10.06.2026, when the matter was taken up for hearing, there was no representation for the petitioner either in person or through his counsel. Therefore, the matter was directed to be listed today under the caption ''for dismissal''. When the matter was taken up for hearing today, today also there is no representation for the petitioner. 2.It appears that the petitioner is not interested in prosecuting the case. Hence, this Court has no other option except to dismiss this petition for non- prosecution. 3. Accordingly, this writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. 08-06-2026 Neutral Citation: Yes/No DN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13876 of 2019 __________ Page3 of 4 To 1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Secretariat, Chennai- 600 009. 2. The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Finance (Pay Cell) Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 600 009. 3.The Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13876 of 2019 __________ Page4 of 4 T.VINOD KUMAR J. DN WP No.16696 of 2019 08-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis