G.Dhandapani v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 15.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA W.P. No.12627 of 2021 G.Dhandapani ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector,

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Cuddalore,

3. The Tahsildar, Kurunchipadi Taluk, ... Respondents Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation, dated 26.04.2021 in regard to alternative employment to the petitioner's daughter within a stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Dr.K.Sundararaj For Respondents :

Mr.T.Chezhiyan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed, seeking a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation, dated 26.04.2021.

2. The petitioner's father died on 18.03.1996 while he was working as a Village Assistant. Immediately the petitioner made a representation before the respondents, requesting compassionate appointment and he was informed that his father became permanent only from 01.06.1996 and only after receiving the order of regularization from the Government, further action can be taken for compassionate appointment. Thereafter vide G.O.Ms.(3D) No.106, Revenue Department, dated 05.10.2017, the Government had granted age relaxation and directed to make compassionate appointment subject to the fulfilment of the eligible criteria. Pursuant to the same, the petitioner was appointed as Office Assistant in 3rd Respondent Office on 15.02.2018.

3. The grievance of the petitioner is that due of the delay caused by the respondents, the petitioner was put to heavy monetary loss. He made a representation on 26.04.2021 to the respondents expressing his willingness to go on voluntary retirement if his daughter is given any employment.

However, the same is still pending.

3. Heard Dr.K.Sundararaj, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.T.Chezhiyan, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the Respondents.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the respondents are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 26.04.2021 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

15.03.2024 Index: Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order vum R.N.MANJULA ,J.

vum To:

1. The District Collector,

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Cuddalore,

3. The Tahsildar, Kurunchipadi Taluk, W.P. No.12627 of 2021 15.03.2024