A.Geetha v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07.10.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH W.P. No.25730 of 2009 A.Geetha .. Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Vellore District.

2. The Block Development Officer, Walajah Union, Walajah, Vellore District.

3.Sheela Manimozhi ... Respondents PRAYER:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records of the 1st respondent in Na.Ka.PG1/1994/2008 dated 21.07.2009 and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner for the post of Nutritious Meal Organizer and accordance with law.

For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents : Mr.C.Selvaraj, Government Advocate for R1 & R2 No Appearance for R3

O R D E R

On 01.10.2021, the following order was passed by me: Learned counsel for the petitioner would fairly submit that nothing survives in this matter for several reasons. Firstly, the petitioner has sought the benefit of https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

G.O.Ms.No.78 of 2008 that prescribes that only persons in the neighbourhood/vicinity be appointed as Noon-Mean Organisers. However, there have been subsequent Government Orders, that have expanded the scope of employment to those residing within 10 kilometers from the concerned Centre.

2. That apart, the Madurai Bench of this Court has taken an expansive view holding that if a candidate is otherwise suitable, distance may not be very relevant.

3. In any event, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks a short accommodation to obtain instructions. At his request, list on 07.10.2021. Print the name of Mr.C.Selvaraj, learned Government Advocate for the respondents.

2. There is no representation for the petitioner today. In light of the order extracted above, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-LA) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar rkp To

1. The District Collector, Vellore District.

2. The Block Development Officer, Walajah Union, Walajah, Vellore District.

+1CC to The Government Pleader, SR.No. 53505 W.P. No.25730 of 2009 PCH(CO) B.VC (02/11/2021) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/