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S.Santhi, 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.20960 of 2012

1. S.Santhi

2. C.Yesodha

3. P.Mohana

4. E.Danakoti

5. R.Mariammal ...Petitioners vs.

1. The State of Tamilnadu, rep.by the Secretary, Public Works Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Engineer in Chief and Chief Engineer (General), Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3. The Executive Engineer, PWD, North Presidenncy Division, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

4. The Assistant Executive Engineer, PWD, Marine Division, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. ...Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the claim of the petitioners to regularise the services based on the common representation dated 19.3.2012 after verifying the service particulars of the petitioners as to the completion of 10 years of services and to extend all benefits arising thereto.

For Petitioners :

Mr.L.Chandrakumar For Respondents :

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 petitioners had submitted that it would suffice, if a direction is issued to the first respondent to pass orders on the representation of the petitioner, dated 19.03.2012, 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 first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 19.03.2012, 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 19.03.2012, to the first 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/- Assistant Registrar(CO) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar asvm

To

1. The Secretary, The State of Tamilnadu, Public Works Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Engineer in Chief and Chief Engineer (General), Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3. The Executive Engineer, PWD, North Presidenncy Division, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

4. The Assistant Executive Engineer, PWD, Marine Division, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

1 CC to Mr.L.Chandrakumar, Advocate SR.No.56588 W.P.No.20960 of 2012 GJ (CO) PSI (05.11.2015)