Case Note & Summary
The writ petition was filed by the petitioner seeking a Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's registration for the recruitment process of Tamil Nadu ration shops for the posts of 'Packers' and 'Salesman'. The petitioner requested that the interview and selection process be conducted on merits, and that a merit list be published to ensure equal opportunity in the interview. The learned counsel for the petitioner presented the case, while the learned Government Advocate for the respondents indicated that the selection process had already been completed. This fact was not seriously disputed by the petitioner’s counsel. Given the completion of the selection process, the court found that there was no remaining issue to adjudicate, leading to the dismissal of the writ petition as infructuous. The court ordered no costs associated with the dismissal.
Headnote
A) Constitutional Law - Writ of Mandamus - Dismissal of Writ Petition - Article 226 of the Constitution of India - The petitioner sought a direction for consideration in the recruitment process for the post of 'Packers' and 'Salesman' but the selection process had already concluded. The court dismissed the petition as infructuous since the factual position was not disputed by the petitioner’s counsel, thereby rendering the request moot. Held that no further action was warranted (Paras 1-4).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the writ petition for consideration in the recruitment process should be allowed despite the completion of the selection process.
Final Decision
The court dismissed the writ petition as infructuous, noting that the selection process had already concluded and no further action was warranted.
Law Points
- Writ of Mandamus
- Article 226
- Recruitment Process
- Infructuous Petition
