J.Pratap Prem Kumar v. The Principal Secretary To Government

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 26.02.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.4602 of 2024 J.Pratap Prem Kumar ....

Petitioner Vs

1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Home (Police-1A) (P&E) Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Director General of Police, Chennai - 4.

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Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.02.2024 and promote the petitioner temporarily as Deputy Commissioner (Armed Reserve). For Petitioner : Mr.M.S.Soundararajan For Respondents : Mr.K.Tamilvendan Government Advocate 1/4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for direction directing the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 13.02.2024 and promote the petitioner temporarily as Deputy Commissioner (Armed Reserve).

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

3. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition, the first respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 13.02.2024 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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To

1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Home (Police-1A) (P&E) Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Director General of Police, Chennai - 4.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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