Madras High CourtWP/3172/2022disposed of

E.Priya v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2022-02-21Honourable Mr Justice D. Krishnakumar3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 21.02.2022

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.KRISHNAKUMAR W.P.NO.3172 OF 2022 E.Priya ... Petitioner vs.

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Chennai - 600 009,

2. The Secretary to Government, Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Chennai - 600 009.

3. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Warehousing Corporation, No.82, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider transfer of the petitioner on medical grounds from Cuddalore warehouse to any other Government departments in Cuddalore District or nearby districts by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 29.11.2021.

For Petitioner : Mr.Kandhan Duraisami For R1 : Mr.V.Velusamy Additional Government Pleader For RR2 & 3 : Mr.S.Rajesh Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider transfer of the petitioner on medical grounds from Cuddalore warehouse to any other Government departments in Cuddalore District or nearby districts by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 29.11.2021.

2. According to the writ petitioner, she made a request to the respondents to transfer her from Cuddalore warehouse to any other Government departments in Cuddalore District or nearby districts. But, her representation was not considered till date and hence, the petitioner has filed the instant writ petition. 3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that, it would suffice if a direction is passed to the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 29.11.2021, within a reasonable time as fixed by this Court. 4.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that if any vacancy arises, the said representation of the petitioner will be considered by the respondents on merits and in accordance with law.

5. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on merits, this Court is inclined to direct the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 29.11.2021, and pass appropriate orders on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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

1. The Principal Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Secretary to Government, Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Chennai - 600 009.

3. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Warehousing Corporation, No.82, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.

+1cc to Mr.Muthumani Doraisami, Advocate, S.R.No.11230 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.11558 W.P.No.3172 of 2022 BS(CO) RLP(08/03/2022)