A.Gopal, v. The Commissioner,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 19.02.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P.No.6833 of 2015

1. A Gopal

2. V.Sekar

3. A.Noordeen ... Petitioners Vs.

1. The Commissioner, Coimbatore.

2. The Assistant Commissioner, Coimbatore.

3. The Assistant Commissioner, North Zone, Coimbatore.

... Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to bring all the petitioners in the regular time scale of pay on completion of 3 years of service with consequential and other monetary benefits.

For Petitioners : Mr.V.Gangatharan For Respondents : Mr.K.M.Makesh, SC R1 to R5

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to bring the petitioners in the regular time scale of pay on completion of 3 years of service with consequential and other monetary benefits.

2. According to the learned counsel for the petitioners, the petitioners were appointed as Water Suppliers during the year 1995. Subsequently, they were absorbed for regular work, however, paid only consolidated pay. It is the specific case of

the petitioners that they are entitled for regular time scale of pay, on completion of three years of service, in view of G.O.Ms.No.199 dated 12.08.1997, G.O.Ms.No.84, dated 21.05.1998 and G.O.Ms.No.125 dated 27.05.1999 and also as per the decision of the Division Bench of this Court in W.A.Nos.47 and 385 of 2010 dated 23.06.2010. Stating so, they submitted a representation dated 16.06.2014 to the respondents. Finding no response on the same, the petitioners have come up with this writ petition for the aforesaid relief.

3. On the other hand, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents fairly submitted that the respondents would consider the petitioners' representation dated 16.06.2014, if it is pending, and pass order, on merits, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and having regard to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, this Court directs the respondents to consider the representation dated 16.06.2014, submitted by the petitioners, if not already considered, and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS VIII) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar vrc To

1. The Commissioner, Coimbatore.

2. The Assistant Commissioner, Coimbatore.

3. The Assistant Commissioner, North Zone, Coimbatore.

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