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K.Ananda Rao v. The Airport Director

2022-04-18Honourable Mr Justice D. Krishnakumar2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 18.04.2022

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D.KRISHNAKUMAR W.P.No.9336 of 2022 K.Ananda Rao ...Petitioner vs.

The Airport Director, Airports Authority of India, Chennai Airport, Chennai - 600 027. ...Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.12.2021 on merits after granting a personal hearing and within a reasonable period that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Raghupathi For Respondent : Mr.M.Palanimuthu Standing Counsel

O R D E R

"By consent of both parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself".

2. This writ petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.12.2021.

3. The case of the petitioner in brief:

Initially, the petitioner joined as Fire Operator in the respondent Airport. Later, he was promoted as Fire Foreman along with simlarly placed employees. The basic pay of the said post was fixed at Rs.12,570/- to the similarly placed employees, whereas the petitioner's basic pay was fixed at Rs.10,860/-. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Inspite of several oral and representation reminders, there was no response from the authorities. Therefore, the petitioner made a representation on 15.12.2021 to the respondent to fix the petitioner's basic pay from Rs.10,860/- to Rs.12,570/- by considering the representation of the petitioner on merits and to pay arrears. But the same was not considered till date. Hence, the petitioner has filed this writ petition before this Court.

4. Mr.M.Palanimuthu, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the respondent and he would submit that if any such representation of the petitioner was received, the same will be considered by the authorities concerned on merits and in accordance with law.

5. Inview of the above submissions and also considering the limited scope of prayer, without expressing any opinion on merits, this Court is inclined direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.12.2021 and pass orders on its own merits, in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

SD/- ASSISTANT REGISTRAR // TRUE COPY // SUB ASSISTANT REGISTRAR ata/uma To The Airport Director, Airports Authority of India, Chennai Airport, Chennai - 600 027.

+1cc to M/s.V.Raghupathi, Advocate Sr.26450 W.P.No.9336 of 2022 rk[co] srg 11/05/2022 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/