Madras High CourtWP/22211/2014disposed of

M.Thiagarajan v. The Collector

2017-10-24Honourable Mr Justice S.M. Subramaniam3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 24-10-2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM W.P.No.22211 of 2014 M.Thiagarajan ..

Petitioner -vs1.The Collector, Thiruvarur, 2.The Personal Assistant (Development) to Collector, Thiruvarur, 3.The Block Development Officer (Village Panchayat), Thiruthuraipoondi, ..

Respondents Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 5.12.2013 praying for inclusion of his name in the proposals called by the first respondent in Na.Ka.No.3575 of 2013/A3(Va) dated 29.8.2013 in the appropriate place with reference to his seniority.

For Petitioner - Mr.P.Manoj Kumar For Respondents-1&2 - Mr.K.Thangapandi, Government Advocate.

For Respondent-3 - Mr.R.Vijayakumar

ORDER

The relief sought for in this writ petition is for a direction to direct the second respondent to consider the representation submitted by the writ petitioner on 5.12.2013 for the inclusion of the writ petitioner's name in the proposals called for by the first respondent in proceedings dated

29.8.2013 in the appropriate place with reference to his seniority.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner made a submission that the petitioner is working as Panchayat Secretary in Thiruvalanjulai Panchayat, Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk, Thiruvarur District. The writ petitioner was appointed as Panchayat Secretary (Panchayat Assistant) on 1.7.1987 and his next avenue for promotion is to the post of Junior Assistant. However, his name was not considered for inclusion in the panel. In this regard, the writ petitioner made a representation to the second respondent on 5.12.2013 and the same is yet to be considered.

3. Thus, without going into the merits of the matter, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the writ petitioner on 5.12.2013 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The writ petitioner is directed to enclose the copy of the representation and other documents, to the first respondent along with the order passed in this writ petition.

4. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. However, there shall be no order as to costs. Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CS IV ) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar Svn To 1.The Collector, Thiruvarur, 2.The Personal Assistant (Development) to Collector, Thiruvarur,

3.The Block Development Officer (Village Panchayat), Thiruthuraipoondi, + 1 cc to M/s.P.Rajendran, Advocate,SR.75353 + 1 cc to The Govt.Pleader, SR.75677 WP 22211 of 2014 NR 09/11/2017