Authority: Madras High Court, Madurai Bench

Order Date: 12 November 2025

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: M. Balakrishnan filed writ petition W.P.(MD) No.8255 of 2021 and related writs W.M.P.(MD) Nos.6234 & 6236 of 2021 under Article 226, seeking certiorari and mandamus to call for records on order Rc.No.7921/2021/A2 dated 25‑03‑2021 and to quash it, and to direct acceptance of his voluntary retirement application dated 08‑Nov‑2020 with retirement benefits effective 28‑Feb‑2021.
  • Respondents: 1) Commissioner of Treasuries and Accounts, Integrated Finance Department, Chennai; 2) Additional Director (admin), Office of Commissioner of Treasuries and Accounts, Chennai; 3) Chairman and Managing Director (FAC) TUFIDCO, Chennai.
  • The petition argued that the petitioner should be deemed voluntarily retired as of 28‑Feb‑2021 and entitled to all retirement benefits.
  • The matter was listed on 19‑Sep‑2025 and 17‑Oct‑2025; counsel for petitioner repeatedly sought adjournments, citing inability to contact petitioner. The court noted the petition originated in 2021 and directed listing for dismissal.

Final Outcome

  • The bench, presided by Justice Abdul Quddhose, dismissed the writ petition for non‑prosecution, stating no further adjournments could be granted.
  • No costs were awarded against either party.
  • All connected miscellaneous petitions were closed.

Topics: Retirement Litigation, Court Dismissal