Madras High CourtWP/2480/2020disposed of

S.Selvamani, v. The Secretary To Government,

2020-02-04Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04.02.2020

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH W.P.NO.2480 of 2020 S. Selvamani ... Petitioner -Vs1. The Secretary to Government Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department Fort St. George, Chennai 9.

2. The Director Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Veterinary Hospital Complex, Saidapet, Chennai 600 035.

3. The Secretary Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Chennai

4. The Secretary to Government Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Fort. St. George, Chennai 600 009.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Direction directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 25.06.2018 and reminder dated 23.08.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.S. Gunasekaran For Respondents: Mr. P.V. Selvakumar Additional Government Pleader.

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to consider the representation made by the petitioner on 25.06.2018 and 23.08.2018 and to grant him notional promotion with all consequential benefits.

2. It is seen from records that the petitioner was working as a Manager and a panel was prepared for the next promotion to the post of Administrative Officer during the year 2017-18. Crucial date was fixed on 01.09.2016 and the name of the petitioner was also included. There was a delay in processing with the promotion and, as a result of the same, the petitioner attained superannuation on 23.01.2018. The petitioner made representations to the first respondent to consider his eligibility for the promotion to the post of Administrative Officer and to grant him notional promotion with all attendant benefits. The representations were given on 25.06.2018 and 23.08.2018. Since the same did not evoke any response, the present Writ Petition has been filed before this Court.

3. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief that has been sought for in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the first respondent to consider the representations of the petitioner dated 25.06.2018 and 23.08.2018 and pass appropriate orders strictly in accordance with law within a period of eight(8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to give a fresh representation to the first respondent along with a copy of the representations dated 25.06.2018 and 23.08.2018 and a copy of this order.

4. This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-VIII) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar bga To

1. The Secretary to Government Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department Fort St. George, Chennai 9.

2. The Director Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Veterinary Hospital Complex, Saidapet, Chennai 600 035.

3. The Secretary Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Chennai

4. The Secretary to Government Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Fort. St. George, Chennai 600 009.

+1cc to Mr.S.Gunasekaran, Advocate SR.8353 +1cc to the Government Pleader SR.9077 W.P.NO.2480 of 2020 BS(CO) CB(09/03/2020)