Madras High CourtWP/2142/2019disposed of

D.Alagaraju v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2019-01-31Honourable Mr Justice R. Mahadevan2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 31.01.2019

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P.No.2142 of 2019 D.Alagaraju ... Petitioner Vs 1.The State of Tamil Nadu rep.by its Secretary to Government Environment and Forest Department Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.

2.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Head of Forest Force Panagal Building Saidapet Chennai-15 3.The District Forest Officer and Deputy Director Anamalai Tiger Reserve Pollachi Coimbatore District 4.The Principal Accountant General of Tamil Nadu Teynampet Chennai-18 ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents directing the respondents to consider the petitioners representation dt 07.03.2018 in respect of authorization for pension with effect from the date of retirement with all consequential benefits.

For Petitioner :

Ms.K.Jenitha For Respondent :

Ms.M.Lalitha, Government Advocate (Forests)

O R D E R

The petitioner retired from service on 31.12.2015. The grievance of the petitioner is that the fourth respondent, without considering the appointment of the petitioner with https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

effect from 02.02.1995, has authorised the pension only from 17.05.2017. The petitioner has made a representation to the respondents on 07.03.2018, which was not considered. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition.

2. Ms.M.Lalitha, learned Government Advocate (Forests) takes notice on behalf of the respondents and submits that the representation of the petitioner would be considered on merits and in accordance with law, within the time stipulated by this Court.

3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, without going into the merits of the matter, the respondents are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 07.03.2018, and pass orders after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS VI) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar kst To 1.The Secretary to Government,Environment and Forest Department Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.

2.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Head of Forest Force, Panagal Building Saidapet Chennai-15 3.The District Forest Officer and Deputy Director Anamalai Tiger Reserve Pollachi Coimbatore District.

4.The Principal Accountant General of Tamil Nadu Teynampet Chennai-18 +1 cc to M/s.K.Jenitha, Advocate Sr.No.8081 +1 cc to The Government Pleader, Sr.No.8435 W.P.No.2142 of 2019 RGN(CO) CSL/12.03.2019 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/