R.Jayalakshmi v. The Secretary
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 18.08.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and M.P.Nos.1, 1 of 2009 W.P.No.25702 of 2009:- R.Jayalakshmi ... Petitioner -Vs- (R2 impleaded as suo motu as per order dated 11.11.2010 in W.P.No.25702 of 2009) ... Respondents Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to publish the result of the petitioner for the TNPSC Group - II examination held on 17.11.2007, and direct the respondent to call the petitioner for interview based on the marks secured by the petitioner and appoint her to any one of the post and grant her such other further relief.
W.P.No.25703 of 2009:- S.Rohiny ... Petitioner -Vs- (R2 impleaded as suo motu as per order dated 11.11.2010 in W.P.No.25703 of 2009) ... Respondents Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to publish the result of the petitioner for the TNPSC Group - II examination held on 17.11.2007, and direct the respondent to call the petitioner for interview based on the marks secured by the petitioner and appoint her to any one of the post and grant her such other further relief. In Both W.Ps For Petitioners : M/s K.Venkataramani Senior Counsel For R1 : Ms.G.Hema Standing Counsel for TNPSC For R2 : Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal Additional Government Pleader
COMMON ORDER These Writ Petitions have been filed for direction directing the respondents to publish the result of the petitioners for TNPSC Group - II examination held on 17.11.2007 and direct the respondents to call the petitioners for interview based on the marks secured by the petitioners and appoint them to any one of the posts.
2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned counsel for the respondents and perused the materials available on record.
3. The petitioners appeared for Combine Subordinate Services, 2007 (Group II) Written Examination in Gudalur Centre, even though they are residing in different Districts. The said examination was held at Gudalur Centre, Nilgiris District, which was one of the Examination Centres. After examination, answer sheets were handed over to the Revenue Officials at about 08.00 p.m on that date of examination i.e.,17.11.2007. In that connection, two Assistant Section Officers and one Under Secretary of Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission have
involved in some irregularities and they were referred to the State CBCID for investigation. Based on that, a criminal case has been registered against them and it is pending for Trial for the serious offences committed by them. That apart, similar writ petitions were dismissed by this Court, in view of the allegations made against the conduct of examination of Group II Services held on 17.11.2007, the result of all the candidates who have appeared at Gudalur Centre will be withheld.
4. Therefore, the prayer sought for in these writ petitions cannot be granted and these writ petitions are devoid of merits and are liable to be dismissed. Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are dismissed. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous petitions are closed. No costs. 18.08.2023 Internet : Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking order/Non-speaking order mn
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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.
mn 18.08.2023