R.Govindasamy v. The State Of Tamilnadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07.06.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.S. RAMESH R.Govindasamy

...Petitioner

Vs

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep., by its Secretary to Government, Environment and Forest Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.

2. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest & Head of the Department, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai-15.

3. The District Forest Officer, Kallakurichi Forest Division, Kallakurichi.

4. The District Collector, Villupuram District, Villupuram.

.. Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant appointment to the petitioner in a suitable post on compassionate ground by 1/4

considering his representations dated 28.03.2014, 17.11.2014 and 09.07.2018.

For Petitioner : Ms.K.Jenitha For Respondents : Mr.P.Balathandayutham Special Government Pleader

ORDER

The petitioner's father while serving as a Forest Watcher in Karkudi Range, Muthumalai, died on 27.09.2013, owing to the injuries sustained by him by wild elephant attack. The petitioner had made an application to the respondents on 28.03.2014, seeking for appointment on compassionate ground. Since the application was not acted upon within a reasonable time, the present writ petition has been filed.

2. Today when the matter was called, learned Special Government Pleader produced the proceedings of the Conservator of Forests, Villupuram Circle in Appointment No.24/2023/B2 dated 11.05.2023, which is pursuant to the proceedings of the second respondent herein in Na.Ka No.36569/2022/S2 dated 20.01.2023. As per the proceedings dated 11.5.2023, the petitioner has been favourably recommended for 2/4

appointment and allotted to Villupuram Circle of the Forest Department. The respondents are yet to pass appropriate orders of appointment.

3. In view of the positive action initiated by the respondents, the present writ petition need not be kept pending. Accordingly, there shall be a direction to the first respondent herein to forthwith pass orders for compassionate appointment in favour of the petitioner herein as expeditiously as possible, in any event, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

The writ petition is ordered accordingly. No costs. 07.06.2023 Index:Yes/No Speaking order/Non-speaking order sr 3/4

M.S.RAMESH,J.

Sr To

1. The Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu, Environment and Forest Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.

2. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest & Head of the Department, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai-15.

3. The District Forest Officer, Kallakurichi Forest Division, Kallakurichi.

4. The District Collector, Villupuram District, Villupuram.

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