Mr.J.Jayaseelan David v. The Agricultural Production

ORDER W.P.No.44075 of 2016 has been filed to call for the records in connection with the order not permitting the petitioner to retire, passed by the 1st respondent in G.O.(3D) No.280 of Agriculture (AA2) dated 30.11.2016 and to quash the same and consequently to direct the respondents to permit the petitioner to retire with all benefits. Page3 of 6

2.WP No.44076 of 2016 has been filed to call for the records in connection with the order of suspension passed by the 1st respondent in G.O.

(3D) No.278 of Agriculture (AA2) Department dated 29.11.2016 and to quash the same as illegal and improper and consequently directing the respondents to permit the petitioner to retire with all benefits.

3.The Writ Petitioner was appointed as Agricultural Officer through direct recruitment on 20.10.1983 at Chennai. Thereafter, the writ petitioner was placed under suspension due to certain charges levelled against him. According to the petitioner, he was due to attain superannuation on 30.11.2016, however, he was placed under suspension on 30.11.2016 by the 3rd respondent. Aggrieved by the said suspension, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

4.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the suspension order, which is the subject matter of the present Writ Petition has become infructuous, in view of the subsequent Government Order issued in G.O.(3D) No.27 Agriculture-Farmers Welfare (AA2) Department dated

11.03.2026. By the said order, the respondents, by invoking Fundamental Rule 56(1)(c), revoked the suspension and permitted the petitioner to retire from Page4 of 6 service with effect from the date of superannuation ie., 30.11.2016.

5.In view of the subsequent Government Order issued in G.O.(3D) No.27 Agriculture-Farmers Welfare (AA2) Department dated 11.03.2026, nothing survives for adjudication in this Writ Petition. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed as infructuous. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 28-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order sai Page5 of 6 To

1.The Agricultural Production Commissioner and Secretary to Government, St. Fort George, Chennai-600 009

2.The Director/Commissioner of Agriculture, The Directorate of Agriculture, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005

3.The Additional Director of Agriculture, Personnel Management (Incharge) O/o. The Directorate of Agriculture, Chepauk, Chennai-5

4.The Joint Director of Agriculture, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District WPoNo.o44075oofo2016 N.SENTHILKUMARoJ. sai WPoNos.o44075oofo2016o&o44076oofo2016 and WMPoNos.o37875oofo2016otoo37878oofo2016 28-04-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 28-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR WP Nos. 44075 of 2016 & 44076 of 2016 and WMP Nos. 37875 of 2016 to 37878 of 2016 Mr.J.Jayaseelan David S/o.D.Johnrose, Assistant Director of Agriculture Munchirai Block, Kanyakumari District ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Agricultural Production Commissioner and Secretary to Government, St. Fort George, Chennai-600 009 2. The Director/Commissioner of Agriculture, The Directorate of Agriculture, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005 3. The Additional Director of Agriculture, Personnel Management (Incharge) O/o. The Directorate of Agriculture, Chepauk, Chennai-5 4. The Joint Director of Agriculture, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District ..Respondent(s) W.P.No.44075 of 2016 Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records in Page2 of 6 connection with the order of not permitting for retirement passed by the 1st respondent in G.O.(3D) No.280 of Agriculture (AA2) dated 30.11.2016 and to quash the same as illegal and improper and consequently directing the respondents to permit the petitioner to retire with all benefits. WP No. 44076 of 2016 Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records in connection with the order of Suspension passed by the 1st respondent in G.O. (3D) No.278 of Agriculture (AA2) Department dated 29.11.2016 and to quash the same as illegal and improper and consequently directing the respondents to permit the petitioner to retire with all benefits. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Kingston Jerold For Respondent(s): Mr.S.J.Mohammed Sathik Government Advocate