Ramamoorthi Writ Petition Dismissed by Madras HC

Authority: Madras High Court, Bench of Justices D. Krishnakumar and P.B. Balaji

Order Date: 04 August 2023

Case Overview

• Petitioner: S. Ramamoorthi filed W.P. No.22642 of 2015 under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.
• Respondents: Union of India (represented by Secretary, Ministry of Defence Production, New Delhi), Secretary, Ordnance Factory Board, General Manager Engine Factory, Avadi, Principal Controller of Accounts (Fys) Ordnance Factory Board, and the Registrar of the Central Administrative Tribunal, Chennai.
• Relief Sought: The petitioner prayed for a writ of certiorari to quash the impugned order in O.A.No.128 of 2012 dated 08‑04‑2015 and to direct the respondent to re‑fix the pay in accordance with OM No.16/6/2001‑Estt.Pay dated 14‑02‑2006 and 04‑01‑2007.
• Procedural History: The matter was called on 28‑07‑2023; no representation was made for the petitioner. The court subsequently listed the case for dismissal.

Final Outcome

• The writ petition was dismissed for non‑prosecution. The court directed that the petition stand dismissed as there was no appearance or representation from the petitioner.

Topics: Court Order, Defence Pay Grievance