Madras High CourtWP/11580/2016disposed of

N.Saroja v. The State Of Tamilnadu

2016-03-29Honourable Mr Justice T.Raja3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29.03.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE T.RAJA W.P.No.11580 of 2016 N.Saroja ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu rep. by its Secretary to Government, Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Director of Adi Dravidar Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

3.The District Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Officer, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur.

4.The Principal Accountant General (A&E), O/o.Principal Accountant General (A&E) Tamil Nadu, No.361, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 018.

... Respondents Prayer:Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to pass appropriate orders on the proposal forwarded by the second respondent in Na.Ka.No.01-2/25001/2013 dated 12.11.2013 to issue clarificatory order to the fourth respondent to grant selection Grade/Special Grade as per G.O.Ms.No.75 Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare (ADW 7) Department dated 25.07.2012 in respect of teachers posted as Primary School Headmaster and subsequently transferred to the post of Secondary Grade Teacher in the same school prior to 01.06.1988 and consequently, directing the respondents to grant the benefit of Special Grade in the post of Primary School Headmaster with consequential revision of pension and other benefits with payment of arrears along with interest. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Sankaran For Respondent : Mr.S.Gunasekaran Nos.1 to 3 Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to pass appropriate orders on the proposal forwarded by the second respondent in Na.Ka.No.01-2/25001/2013 dated 12.11.2013 to issue clarificatory order to the fourth respondent to grant Selection Grade/Special Grade as per G.O.Ms.No.75 Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare (ADW 7) Department dated 25.07.2012 in respect of teachers posted as Primary School Headmaster and subsequently, transferred to the post of Secondary Grade Teacher in the same school prior to 01.06.1988 and consequently, directing the respondents to grant the benefit of Special Grade in the post of Primary School Headmaster with consequential revision of pension and other benefits with payment of of arrears along with interest.

2.Heard Mr.G.Sankaran, learned counsel for the petitioner. Mr.S.Gunasekaran, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3. 3.Considering the same, without going into the merits of the matter, this Court directs the first respondent to consider the proposal sent by the second respondent in Na.Ka.No.01-2/25001/2013 dated 12.11.2013, on merits and pass appropriate orders, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. DP Sd/- Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar To

1. The Secretary to Government, The State of Tamil Nadu, Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Director of Adi Dravidar Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

3.The District Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Officer, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur.

4.The Principal Accountant General (A&E), O/o.Principal Accountant General (A&E) Tamil Nadu, No.361, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 018.

+ 1 cc to Mr.G.Sankaran, Advocate Sr 19850 + 1 cc to The Govt.Pleader, Sr 19672 KR/20/4/16 W.P.No.11580 of 2016