E.Meiyappan, v. The State Of Tamil Nadu,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 27.09.2022
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM E.Meiyappan ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by the Secretary to Government, Department of Tamil Development, Culture and Religious Endowment, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.
2.The Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner, Hindu Religious Charitable Endowment Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.
3.The Joint Commissioner, Officer of the Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, 2nd Floor, Sonma Plaza, RDO Road, Sathuvachary, Vellore - 632 009.
4.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Vilvanadeswarar Thirukovil, Thiurvalem, Vellore District, Tamil nadu - 632 515.
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Prayer : Writ Petition filed Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records of the 3rd respondent in its proceedings SE.MU.NA.KA.No.3537/2016/A1 dated 26.05.2016 and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents 1, 2 and 3 to appoint the petitioner on compassionate grounds and in accordance with the law For Petitioner : Mr.G.Krishnakumar For Respondents : Mr.M.Rajendiran Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R3 Mr.Raj Ramesh for Mr.A.V.Ilango for R4
ORDER
The order of rejection rejecting the claim of the writ petitioner for compassionate appointment in proceedings dated 26.05.2016 is under challenge in the present writ petition.
2.The father of the writ petitioner was serving as a consolidated pay employee in the 4th respondent Temple and died on 14.05.2015, while he was in 2/4
service. A counter affidavit filed by the 4th respondent reveals that the petitioner was permitted to serve in the place of his father as consolidated pay salary. Therefore, the petitioner cannot seek any further appointment as he was permitted to serve in the place in which his father was working. This being the factum, the petitioner is not entitled for any other relief. If at all the petitioner wants to secure further employment to a higher category or otherwise, he has to participate in the process of selection whenever notified by the competent authorities. 3.With these observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No Costs. 27.09.2022 Index : Yes Internet : Yes Speaking order ssr To 1.The Secretary to Government, Department of Tamil Development, Culture and Religious Endowment, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.
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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.
ssr 2.The Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner, Hindu Religious Charitable Endowment Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.
3.The Joint Commissioner, Officer of the Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, 2nd Floor, Sonma Plaza, RDO Road, Sathuvachary, Vellore - 632 009.
4.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Vilvanadeswarar Thirukovil, Thiurvalem, Vellore District, Tamil nadu - 632 515.
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