WP.No.7594 of 2026 __________ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN WP.No.7594 of 2026 T.Ashok Kumar S/o.Raghavan, Meena Nivas, Mahe, Puducherry – 673310. ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Union Territory of Puducherry, Rep. by the Chief Secretary, Secretariat, Goubert Avenue, Beach Road, White Town, Puducherry - 605001. 2. The Government of Puducherry, Rep. by the Secretary to Government, Local Administration Department, Secretariat, Goubert Avenue, Beach Road, White Town, Puducherry - 605001. 3. The State Election Commission Rep. by State Election Commissioner, Election Department Complex III Floor, Villianur Main Road, Reddiyarpalayam, Puducherry - 605010. ..Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent herein https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP.No.7594 of 2026 __________ to consider my representation dated 24.11.2025 and appoint the State Election Commissioner within a time frame as stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner: Mr.M.S.Swathishkumar for M/s.Sarvabhauman Associates For Respondents: Mr.V.Vasanthakumar Additional Government Pleader (Puducherry) for R1 and R2 R3 - No appearance ORDER (Order of the Court was made by The Hon’ble Chief Justice) This writ petition, styled as Public Interest Litigation, seeks a direction to the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.11.2025 to appoint the State Election Commissioner of Puducherry. 2. Counter-affidavit has been filed on behalf of respondents 1 and 2, wherein it is stated that the Government has initiated steps for filling up the vacant post of State Election Commissioner of Puducherry. It also states that a detailed proposal has already been placed before the competent authority for filling up the said post and the same is presently under consideration and, upon approval, further consequential action will be taken expeditiously and in accordance with law. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP.No.7594 of 2026 __________ 3. In view of the above statements recorded in the counter- affidavit, we find that nothing survives for further adjudication in this writ petition and accordingly, the same stands closed. There shall be no order as to costs. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 07-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Neutral Citation: Yes/No hvk To 1.The Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Puducherry, Secretariat, Goubert Avenue, Beach Road, White Town, Puducherry – 605001. 2.The Secretary to Government, Local Administration Department, Secretariat, Goubert Avenue, Beach Road, White Town, Puducherry – 605001. 3.The State Election Commissioner, Election Department Complex III Floor, Villianur Main Road, Reddiyarpalayam, Puducherry - 605010. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP.No.7594 of 2026 __________ SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ. AND G.ARUL MURUGAN, J. hvk WP.No.7594 of 2026 07-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis