A.Anbu Mahalashmi, v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 18.07.2022

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.D. AUDIKESAVALU A. Anbu Mahalashmi ... Petitioner -vs1. The District Collector, Villupuram, Villupuram District.

2. The Block Development Officer, (Village Panchayat), Kallakurichi Panchayat Union, Kallakurichi Post & Taluk, Villupuram District.

... Respondents Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to consider the representations dated 19.10.2015, 30.10.2015, 16.11.2015 and 05.05.2016 and further direct the Respondents to give priority to the Petitioner while appointing the employees under the Scheme of Noon Meals Organization based upon the case and inter-caste marriage. 1/4

For Petitioner :

Mr. T.Balachandran For Respondents :

Mr. V.Arun, Additional Advocate General assisted by Mr. D.Gopal, Government Advocate (for R1) Mr. R.Kumaravel, Additional Government Pleader (for R2)

O R D E R

Heard Mr. T.Balachandran, Learned Counsel for the Petitioner, Mr. V.Arun, Learned Additional Advocate General assisted by Mr. D.Gopal, Learned Government Advocate appearing for the First Respondent and Mr. R.Kumaravel, Learned Counsel for the Second Respondent and perused the materials placed on record, apart from the pleadings of the parties. 2.

The Writ Petition has been filed for directing the Respondents to consider the representations dated 19.10.2015, 30.10.2015, 16.11.2015 and 05.05.2016 made by the Petitioner to give priority based upon the Inter-Caste Marriage Certificate while making appointment of Noon Meal Organizers under G.O. Ms. No. 163, Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Program Department dated 18.08.2010 issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu. 2/4

3.

The Second Respondent has filed Counter-Affidavit dated 05.08.2016 stating that there is no reservation or priority for inter-caste marriage while making appointment of Noon Meal Organizers under G.O. Ms. No. 163, Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Program Department dated 18.08.2010 issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu. As such, the Petitioner is not entitled to the relief of directing the Respondents to consider the representations dated 19.10.2015, 30.10.2015, 16.11.2015 and 05.05.2016 made by him. 4.

In fine, the Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. 18.07.2022 kv Index: Yes/No Note: Issue order copy by 27.10.2022.

To

1. The District Collector, Villupuram, Villupuram District.

2. The Block Development Officer, (Village Panchayat), Kallakurichi Panchayat Union, Kallakurichi Post & Taluk, Villupuram District.

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P.D. AUDIKESAVALU, J.

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