K.Raman v. The Secretary To Government

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22.08.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN K.Raman ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Secretary to Government, Rep. by State of Tamilnadu, Agriculture Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 600 009 2.The Director of Agriculture, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005 3.The Agricultural Development Officer, Kaadaiampatti, Omalur Taluk, Salem District ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner representation dated 10.08.2012 and further direct the respondent to regularise the petitioner service as a watchman in the third respondent office.

For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : Dr.T.Seenivasan, Special Government Pleader 1/4

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for direction to the second respondent to regularise the petitioner's service as Watchman in the third respondent Office.

2.

The petitioner was selected as Watchman on temporary basis for the third respondent office. He was working as Night Watchman and received consolidated salary. Therefore, he is claiming regularisation of his service as per GO.Ms.No.22, P&AR Department dated 28.02.2006. 3.

On perusal of the counter affidavit filed by the respondents, revealed that as per GO.Ms.No.22, P&AR Department dated 28.02.2006, the services of the daily wages personnels who have completed 10 years and more as on 01.01.2006 may be regularised by the respective Departments. As far as the petitioner, he has not fullfilled the conditions laid down in the Government order. During his service, he stayed away from his duties twice which caused break up of his service and he has not completed 10 years of continuous service. Therefore, he is not entitled for benefit under GO.Ms.No.22, P&AR Department dated 28.02.2006. 2/4

Therefore, the prayer sought for in this writ petition cannot be considered. 4.

Accordingly, this writ petition is dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

lok To 1.The Secretary to Government, State of Tamilnadu, Agriculture Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 600 009 2.The Director of Agriculture, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005 3.The Agricultural Development Officer, Kaadaiampatti, Omalur Taluk, Salem District

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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