M.Vijayakumar, v. The Director,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20.09.2022

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE M.Vijayakumar ... Petitioner

Versus

1. The Director, Aadhi Dravidar Welfare Department, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

2. The District Welfare Officer, Aadhi Dravidar & Tribes Welfare Office, Salem District, Salem.

3. The Planning Director, District Tribal Welfare Office, Salem.

... Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.04.2018 consequently direct the respondents to place the petitioner with service as per appointment letter dated 17.02.2016 in Na.Ka.No.32623/2011/D4.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Manimaran For Respondents : Ms.C.Sangamithirai Spl.Govt. Pleader 1/4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a limited relief.

2. The petitioner was issued appointment order dated 17.02.2016, under which, he was appointed as Scavenger by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department. The petitioner claims that he has been prevented from joining duty by the second respondent.

3. The same is denied by the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, on instructions.

4. The petitioner has given a representation on 17.04.2018 requesting the respondents to permit the petitioner to join duty as per the appointment order dated 17.02.2016 issued in his favour by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, Salem District. Since the representation has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

5. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if the petitioner's representation is considered on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

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6. For the forgoing reasons, this Court directs the respondents to pass final orders on the petitioner's representation dated 17.04.2018, requesting the respondents to permit the petitioner to work as per the appointment order dated 17.02.2016 issued by Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, Salem District, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

With the aforesaid direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

20.09.2022 sr Index: Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order To

1. The Director, Aadhi Dravidar Welfare Department, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

2. The District Welfare Officer, Aadhi Dravidar & Tribes Welfare Office, Salem District, Salem.

3. The Planning Director, District Tribal Welfare Office, Salem.

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