WP No. 33292 of 2016 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-09-2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER WP No. 33292 of 2016 and WMP.Nos.28762 & 28763 of 2016 Chennai Thuraimuga Pokuvarathu Thurai Thozhilalar Nala Sangam Reg. No.288/ 2016 Rep by the President, D.Kumar. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Chairman Chennai Port Trust, Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600 001. 2.The Deputy Chairman Chennai Port Trust, Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600 001. 3.Union of India by its Secretary, Ministry of Shipping Transport Bhavan, NO.1, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110 001 Respondent(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 33292 of 2016 PRAYER This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of constitution of India seeking Writ of certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records relating to the impugned order of the 2nd respondent in Proceedings circular NO. AO (CDN)/ Aadhar / 2015/ F dt. 16.10.2015 and quash the same and direct the respondents not to insist on furnishing of the details of Aadhar card Number for purposes of issuing ID Card for all employees. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Vasudevan For Respondent(s): M/S.M.Palanimuthu ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed the by petitioner, seeking to quash the order dated 16.10.2015, made in Proceedings Circular No.AO(CDN)/Aadhar/2015/F passed by the second respondent, and for a consequential direction not to insist on furnishing of the details of Aadhar card number for purposes of issuing ID card for all employees. 2. The learned counsel appearing on either side submit that the Aadhaar numbers have been linked and, therefore, the cause does survive, and the matter has become infructuous. 3. Though the matter has become infructuous, this Court emphasise that https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 33292 of 2016 the personal details of the petitioner found in the Aadhaar card are not shared with anyone in violation of the relevant Act. 4. Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands closed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. K.SURENDER, J. 25-09-2025 Jai Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No To 1.The Chairman Chennai Port Trust, Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600 001. 2.The Deputy Chairman Chennai Port Trust, Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600 001. 3.Union of India by its Secretary, Ministry of Shipping Transport Bhavan, NO.1, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110 001 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 33292 of 2016 K.SURENDER, J. jai WP No. 33292 of 2016 25-09-2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis