P.Athiyannan v. The Secretary To Government
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 01.08.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN P.Athiyannan ....
Petitioner Vs
1. The Secretary to Government cum Agricultural Production Commissioner, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.
2. The Commissioner of Agriculture, Directorate of Agriculture, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
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Respondents Prayer :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to act upon the last representation of the petitioner dated 26.12.2014 in accordance with law and consequently release the arrears payable to the petitioner for the difference in the basic pay, pay fixation, promotion increment, terminal benefits and pensionary benefits as per the calculations annexed thereto.
For Petitioner : Mr.P.Athiyannan Party-in-person For Respondents : Mr.M.P.Murugan Raja Government Advocate
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to act upon the last representation of the petitioner dated 26.12.2014 in accordance with law and consequently release the arrears payable to the petitioner for the difference in the basic pay, pay fixation, promotion increment, terminal benefits and pensionary benefits as per the calculations annexed thereto.
2. It is seen that the representation of the petitioner dated 26.12.2014 was not available with the records of the second respondent.
3. Considering the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, this Court, without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, directs the petitioner to submit a fresh representation before the second respondent within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of such representation, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within the period of twelve weeks from the date of the receipt of the representation.
4.
With the above directions, the writ petition stands disposed
of. There shall be no order as to costs.
01.08.2023 Internet : Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking order/Non-speaking order Lpp Note : Issue order copy today To
1. The Secretary to Government cum Agricultural Production Commissioner, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.
2. The Commissioner of Agriculture, Directorate of Agriculture, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.
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