W.P.(MD).Nos.3621 and 4519 of 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.06.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE W.P.(MD).Nos.3621 and 4519 of 2019 and W.M.P.(MD).Nos.2833 to 2835, 11820, 3597 to 3599 of 2019 W.P.(MD).No.3621 of 2019 R.Jegatheeswari ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by it's Principal Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 9. 2.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai. 3.The Personal Assistant to District Collector, O/o.the Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).Nos.3621 and 4519 of 2019 impugned order passed by the 2nd respondent in his proceedings e.f.tp1/517/2018 (tsHr;rp) dated 27.07.2018 and quash the same as illegal and consequently to direct the respondents to issue public notification notifying the vacancies and communal roaster for recruitment to the post of Panchayat Secretary and proceed with the recruitment process of Panchayat Secretary in conformity with Article 14 & 16 of the Constitution of India. For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar Government Pleader W.P.(MD).No.4519 of 2019 S.Somasundari ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by it's Principal Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 9. 2.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai. 3.The Personal Assistant to District Collector, O/o.the Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai. ... Respondents https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).Nos.3621 and 4519 of 2019 PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned order passed by the 2nd respondent in his proceedings e.f.tp1/517/2018 (tsHr;rp) dated 27.07.2018 and quash the same as illegal and consequently to direct the respondents to issue public notification notifying the vacancies and communal roaster for recruitment to the post of Panchayat Secretary and proceed with the recruitment process of Panchayat Secretary in conformity with Article 14 & 16 of the Constitution of India. For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar Government Pleader COMMON ORDER (Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.) The Writ Petitions have been instituted challenging the proceedings of the District Collector for conduct of interview for selection and appointment to the post of Panchayat Secretary. 2. On account of lapse of time, the relief sought for in the Writ Petitions had lost its relevance. If at all selection has subsequently been completed, the petitioners are at liberty to challenge the same in the manner known to law. Page 3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).Nos.3621 and 4519 of 2019 3. Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (A.D.M.C.,J.) 25.06.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Lm To 1.The Principal Secretary to Government, The State of Tamil Nadu, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 9. 2.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai. 3.The Personal Assistant to District Collector, O/o.the Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai. Page 4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).Nos.3621 and 4519 of 2019 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM,J. and DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE,J. Lm W.P.(MD).Nos.3621 and 4519 of 2019 25.06.2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis