WP(MD). No.18921 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 28/07/2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR WP(MD). No.18921 of 2026 S.Dhanapal ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Department,Fort St.George, Chennai - 600009. 2. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar – 626002. ... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to implement the proceedings of the second respondent dated 03.06.2021 and to disburse all consequential monetary benefits due to the petitioner from the year 2006 onwards together with interest of 9% per annum and within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.D. Selvanayagam For Respondents : Mr.M.Dinesh Hari Sudarsan Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Civil Side) ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking writ of mandamus directing the first respondent to implement the proceedings of the second 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.18921 of 2026 respondent dated 03.06.2021 and to disburse all consequential monetary benefits due to the petitioner from the year 2006 onwards together with interest of 9% per annum within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court. 2. When this matter came up for consideration earlier on 07.07.2026, this Court passed the following docket order: ''Notice before admission. 2. Mr.M.Dinesh Hari Sudarsan, learned Counsel for Government takes notice for the respondents and seeks time for getting instructions as to whether any orders are passed basing on the proceedings dated 03.06.2021, which is annexed at page No.19 of the typed set of papers, by the Government or not. 3.List the matter on 28.07.2026 in the admission list''. 3. In terms of the above order, Mr. Dinesh Hari Sudarsan, learned Counsel for Government appearing for the respondents submitted that the case of the petitioner has been considered by the respondents and accordingly, the respondents issued the proceedings in Letter No. 15808/Work-8(2)/2016-15 dated 08.08.2025 and the same was also communicated to the petitioner through proceeding No.X.K.m3/ 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.18921 of 2026 34911/2021, dated 16.09.2025. Copies of the aforesaid two proceedings have also been placed before this Court and served on the learned counsel for the petitioner. 4. In the light of the proceedings dated 08.08.2025 and 16.09.2025, the cause of action in the present writ petition does not survive and accordingly, this writ petition is closed as infructuous granting liberty to the petitioner to take appropriate steps against the said proceedings dated 08.08.2025 and 16.09.2025. No costs. 28.07.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No CM TO 1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Department,Fort St.George, Chennai - 600009. 2. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar – 626002. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.18921 of 2026 MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR,J CM WP(MD) No.18921 of 2026 Date : 28/07/2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis