Madras High CourtWP/13113/2021disposed of

C.Nirmala v. The Government Of Tamilnadu

2021-06-23Honourable Mr Justice S.S. Sundar4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23.06.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P. No. 13113 of 2021 and W.M.P. No.13919 of 2021 C.Nirmala .. Petitioner

Versus

1.The Government of Tamilnadu, rep. by the Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3.The District Collector, Tiruvallur District, Tiruvallur.

4.The Revenue Divisional Officer / Sub Collector, Tiruvallur District, Tiruvallur.

5.The Tahsildar, Uthukottai - Taluk, Tiruvallur District - 602 026.

6.The District Employment Officer, Tiruvallur District, Tiruvallur - 602 001.

.. Respondents 1/4

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to issue appropriate directions to the 1st respondent herein to grant relaxation of upper age limit to the petitioner in terms of G.O. Ms.No.21, Labour and Employement (No.2) Department dated 2.2.2000 and to direct the 5th Respondent to appoint the petitioner as Village Assistant in any one of the existing Vacancies or next arising vacancies in Uthukottai Taluk at Tiruvallur District and grant all consequential benefits.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Ravi For Respondent : Mr. C.Kathiravan Government Advocate O R D E R This writ petition is filed for issuing a writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent herein to grant relaxation of upper age limit to the petitioner in terms of G.O. Ms.No.21, Labour and Employement (No.2) Department dated 2.2.2000 and to direct the 5th Respondent to appoint the petitioner as Village Assistant in any one of the existing Vacancies or next arising vacancies in Uthukottai Taluk at Tiruvallur District and grant all consequential benefits. 2/4

2. Though the prayer sought in this writ petition is to issue a direction to the first respondent to grant relaxation of upper age limit to the petitioner and to the 5th Respondent to appoint the petitioner as Village Assistant in any one of the existing Vacancies, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner states that the petitioner will be satisfied if a direction is issued to the respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 20.02.2020.

3. Having regard to the limited scope of prayer that is now sought before this Court by the learned counsel for the petitioner, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation, this Court directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.02.2020, and dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 23.06.2021 Index:Yes / No Speaking order / Non speaking order bkn 3/4

S.S.SUNDAR. J., bkn To 1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.