Madras High CourtWP/17005/2022disposed of

P.Ambalavanan v. The Executive Committee

2022-07-07Honourable Mr Justice D. Krishnakumar4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07.07.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.KRISHNAKUMAR W.P.No.

17005 of and W.M.P.No.

16293 of P.Ambalavanan .. Petitioner Vs.

1. The Executive Committee, Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu, 116-A, E.V.R. Periyar High Road, Chennai - 600 084.

2. The Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu, 116-A, E.V.R.Periyar High Road, Chennai - 600 084.

3. The District Sports Officer, Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu, Salem Unit, Mahatma Gandhi Stadium, Salem - 636 007.

4. The Enquiry Officer, Regional Senior Manager, Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu, Madurai Region, Race Course Stadium, Madurai - 625 002.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the Executive Committee (1st respondent herein) to dispose the appeal filed by the petitioner dated 12.03.2021, expeditiously.

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For Petitioner : Ms.S.Kaavya For Respondents : Mr.K.Azhaguraman Standing Counsel for SDAT - - - - -

O R D E R

Mr.K.Azhaguraman, learned Standing Counsel for SDAT takes notice for the respondents.

2. With the consent of learned counsel on either side, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner preferred an appeal before the first respondent, namely the appellate authority, on 12.03.2021 and the said appeal is still pending. Therefore, he seeks a direction to the first respondent to pass orders on the appeal filed by the petitioner within a time frame.

4. Mr.K.Azhaguraman, learned standing counsel appearing for the respondents, submitted before this Court that the first respondent will conclude the appeal proceedings and will pass suitable orders on merit. 2/4

5. Considering the limited scope of the prayer sought for by the petitioner, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the first respondent to conclude the appeal proceedings and pass suitable orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs.

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1. The Chairman, The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, V.O.C.Nagar, Park Town, Chennai - 600003.

2. The Controller of Examination, The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, V.O.C.Nagar, Park Town, Chennai - 600 003.

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D.KRISHNAKUMAR, J.

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