R.Gunasekaran v. The Principal

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 04.04.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY R.Gunasekaran ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Principal, Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Vadachennimalai, Athur, Selam District - 636 121.

2. The Regional Joint-Director, Regional Joint-Director Office, Government Arts College Campus, Dharmapuri & District - 636 705.

3. The Director, Directorate of Collegiate Education, No:557, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.02.2024 and consequently direct the respondents to release his salary which was hold by the first respondent during his suspension (17.08.2023 to 07.09.2023). Page No. 1 of 4

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Udayakumar For Respondent : Mr.P.Kumaravel Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Mr.P.Kumaravel, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

2. When the matter came up for hearing, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents would submit that the earlier request which was made by the petitioner is not on record and if the petitioner makes a fresh representation along with a copy of the present order, the respondents will consider the same in accordance with law within a period of two (2) weeks.

3. In view thereof, this writ petition is disposed of with the following Page No. 2 of 4

directions:- i. The petitioner shall make fresh representation requesting the salary and shall also enclose the copy of this order and submit it before the first respondent within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order;

ii. Upon such submission, the first respondent shall pass orders in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible within a period of four

(4) weeks therefrom.

iii. In view of the above, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

04.04.2024 Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking Order rgm D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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To

1. The Principal, Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Vadachennimalai, Athur, Selam District - 636 121.

2. The Regional Joint-Director, Regional Joint-Director Office, Government Arts College Campus, Dharmapuri & District - 636 705.

3. The Director, Directorate of Collegiate Education, No:557, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

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