C.Devi, W/O.S.Sivaganesan, v. The Secretary To Govt.,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATE: 14.06.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.SUNDAR W.P.No.14211 of 2018 C.Devi .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The Secretary to Government Home (Police Dept), Fort St. George Chennai - 9 2.The Director General of Police Chennai-04 3.The Commandant Tamil Nadu Special Police II Battalion Avadi Chennai .. Respondents Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking for a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to pass order on mercy petition made by the petitioner dated 31.07.2017 against the punishment order of removal from service passed by the 3rd respondent in P.R.No.30 of 2013 dated 05.12.2013 and grant him all other consequential service and monetary benefits.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Tamilrajan For Respondent : Ms.R.Janaki Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

The writ petitioner was serving as a Grade II Police Constable in the Tamil Nadu Special Police II Battalion. Vide order dated 13.12.2013 made by Respondent No.3 before this Court, the petitioner was removed from service on certain charges including desertion. Thereafter, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 31.07.2017 to Respondents 1 and 2 before this Court. The writ petitioner says that this is a mercy petition.

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2.Ms.R.Janaki, learned Additional Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of all the respondents. 3.Considering the innocuous nature of the prayer, I am inclined to accede to the request of the petitioner. Respondent No.2 before this Court i.e., the Director General of Police, Chennai, is directed to dispose of the petition, styled as 'mercy petition' dated 31.07.2017 within a time frame of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The disposal shall be in accordance with law and at the discretion of the second respondent and an opportunity of personal hearing shall be given to the writ petitioner. The copy of the order of disposal shall be communicated to the writ petitioner within seven working days from the date of disposal of the petition. The writ petition is disposed of on above terms. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS VII) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar gpa To 1.The Secretary to Government Home (Police Dept), Fort St. George Chennai - 9 2.The Director General of Police Chennai-04 3.The Commandant Tamil Nadu Special Police II Battalion Avadi Chennai +1 cc to Mr.A.Tamilrajan Advocate sr 37259 W.P.No.14211 of 2018 cnr(co) aa20/06/2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.