A.Thangaraj, v. The Commissioner Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.03.2015

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.K.SASIDHARAN Writ Petition No.3207 of 2015 A.Thangaraj

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai, Office of the Commissioner of Police, Vepery, Chennai - 600 007.

2.The Joint Commissioner of Police, West Zone, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Opp. Ambattur Industrial Bus Stand Chennai.

...Respondents

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 03.12.2014 and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to give promotion as a Special Sub-Inspector and other terminal monetary benefits. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Anbuchezheian For Respondents : Mr.P.Sanjay Gandhi Addl.Govt.Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner was initially appointed as Police Constable. Since he failed to join duty after the leave period, proceedings were initiated against him. The petitioner was also suspended from service. The petitioner was ultimately dismissed from service. The said order was challenged before this Court in W.P.No.11625 of 2011. The writ petition was allowed and the punishment was modified. The petitioner was reinstated pursuant to the said order. Thereafter, the petitioner was given promotion as Head Constable by order dated 24.01.2014. The petitioner submitted a representation on 03.12.2014 requesting the first respondent to promote him to the post of Special Sub-Inspector. Since the said representation was not taken up for consideration, the petitioner is before this Court.

2. The first respondent is directed to consider and dispose of the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 03.12.2014 on merits and as per law. Such exercise shall be completed within a https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

3. The writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar True Copy Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai, Office of the Commissioner of Police, Vepery, Chennai - 600 007.

2.The Joint Commissioner of Police, West Zone, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Opp. Ambattur Industrial Bus Stand Chennai.

+1 cc to Government Pleader,SR.16341 +1 cc to Mr.G.Anbuchezhian, Advocate,SR.16295. rk(co) krd 1/4 W.P.No.3207 of 2015 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/