R. Soundarapandi v. The Secretary Agricultural Department

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19.06.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN R.Soundarapandi ... Petitioner -vs1.The Secretary Agricultural Department Secretariat, St. Fort George Chennai-600 001.

2.The Director of Horticulture Horticulture Directorate Office Chepauk, Chennai-5.

3.The Deputy Director of Horticulture Office of the Collectorate, Theni Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 7.10.2024 within the time limit so fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Saravanakumar For Respondents : Mr.N.Naveen Kumar Government Advocate ***** 1/4

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 7.10.2024, within the time limit so fixed by this Court.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that to correct his pay anomaly, he sent a representation to the respondents on 07.10.2024.

3.At this juncture, the learned Government Advocate would submit that on 06.06.2025, the Deputy Director of Horticulture has informed to the petitioner that they have already called for the records of one Mr.P.Karuppiah, and as and when the records are received, they would send a proposal to the Government. As such, it is amply clear that the petitioner's representation dated 07.10.2024 is still pending and orders are yet to be passed.

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4. At this juncture, the learned Government Advocate would submit that there was a confusion while submitting the proposal. However, he would submit that they would consider the petitioner's representation within a reasonable time.

5. In such view of the matter, without going into the merits of the case, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.10.2024 and pass appropriate orders on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 19.06.2025 Index: Yes/No Internet: Yes/No uma 3/4

C.KUMARAPPAN,J., uma To:

1.The Secretary Agricultural Department Secretariat, St. Fort George Chennai-600 001.

2.The Director of Horticulture Horticulture Directorate Office Chepauk, Chennai-5.

3.The Deputy Director of Horticulture Office of the Collectorate, Theni Madurai District.

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