Madras High CourtWP/20891/2012disposed of

K.Manickam v. The State Of Tamilnadu

2015-10-14Honourable Mr Justice M. Jaichandren3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14.10.2015

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.20891 of 2012 K.Manickam .. Petitioner vs.

1.The State of Tamilnadu, rep.by Secretary to Government, School Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Director of School Education, Numgambakkam, Chennai - 600 006.

3.The Chief Educational Officer, Tiruvallur, 4.The Chief Educational Officer, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District.

5.The Head Master, Government Boys High School, Pallipattu - 631 207, Tiruvallur District. .. Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to consider the representation dated 19.10.2011 of the petitioner regarding pay fixation in the scale of pay admissible to B.T.Middle School Headmaster with effect from 1.6.1988 and grant consequential monetary benefits including higher pensionary benefits.

For petitioner : Mr.V.Thirupathi For respondent : Mr.R.Ravichandran Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsels appearing on behalf of the parties concerned.

2. At this stage of the hearing of the Writ Petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner had submitted that it would suffice, if a direction is issued to the second respondent to pass orders on the representation of the petitioner, dated 19.10.2011, on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame specified by this Court. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents has no objection for this court passing such an order.

3. In such circumstances, this Court finds it appropriate to direct the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 19.10.2011, if it is otherwise in order, and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, and the other persons concerned, if any, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner shall furnish a copy of the representation, dated 19.10.2011, to the second respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs.

Sd/- Asst.Registrar (J) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar asvm To 1.The Secretary to Government, The State of Tamilnadu, School Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Director of School Education, Numgambakkam, Chennai - 600 006.

3.The Chief Educational Officer, Tiruvallur, 4.The Chief Educational Officer, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District.

5.The Head Master, Government Boys High School, Pallipattu - 631 207, +1 cc to Mr.V.Thirupathi, Advocate, sr.56612 W.P.No.20891 of 2012 rv co kra 05/11/2015