Case Note & Summary
The writ petition was filed by R. Kalyanasundaram under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a writ of mandamus to direct the second and third respondents to step up his pay scale from Rs. 55700 to Rs. 57400 and to prepare a proposal for revision of pay and pension arrears. The petitioner contended that he was entitled to annual increments due from the year 2020, in accordance with a government letter dated 06.02.2019, and requested that his representation dated 11.05.2020 be considered for pension sanction. During the proceedings, the learned counsel for the petitioner informed the court that the prayer sought had been complied with, indicating that the issues raised in the petition had been resolved. Consequently, the court found that there was no further matter to adjudicate, leading to the disposal of the writ petition without costs. The judgment was delivered by Justice C. Kumarappan on 20-08-2026.
Headnote
A) Constitutional Law - Writ of Mandamus - Compliance with Prayer - Article 226 of the Constitution of India - The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus for stepping up of pay scale and pension sanction. During the pendency of the writ petition, the prayer was complied with, leading to the dismissal of the petition as nothing survives. Held that the compliance rendered the petition moot (Paras 3-4).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the petitioner is entitled to step up of pay scale and pension sanction.
Final Decision
The writ petition was dismissed as the prayer sought by the petitioner was complied with during the pendency of the case, resulting in no further issues to adjudicate.
Law Points
- Writ of Mandamus
- Pay Revision
- Annual Increments
- Pension Sanction
