N.Mani, v. The State Of Tamil Nadu
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 24.01.2018
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE T.RAJA W.P.No.1432 of 2018 N.Mani ...
Petitioner Vs.
1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. By its Secretary to Government, Environment and Forest Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.
2.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest & Head of Forest Force, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai.
3.The Deputy Director, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur, Chennai-48.
4.The Principal Accountant General of Tamil Nadu, Teynampet, Chennai-18.
... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 09.10.2017 to count the half of service rendered by the petitioner's husband as Temporary Plot Watcher along with the regular service rendered by him as permanent night watchman as qualifying service for the purpose of conferment of family pension and other terminal benefits within a time frame.
For Petitioner : M/s.K.Jenitha For Respondents : Mr.S.V.Vijay Prasanth Additional Government Pleader (Forest) for R1 to R3
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 09.10.2017 to count the half of service rendered by the petitioner's husband as Temporary Plot Watcher along with the regular service rendered by him as permanent night watchman as qualifying service for the purpose of conferment of family pension and other terminal benefits within a time frame. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/
2. The petitioner is the wife of late Mr.M.Narayanasamy, who worked as Plot Watcher in the Forest Department from 01.12.1991 in Karikili Bird Sanctuary Range of Aringnar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur. As per G.O.Ms.No.142, Environment and Forest Department dated 30.09.2010, services of the petitioner's husband has been regularized as Night Watchman with effect from the date of the said Government Order with the benefit of
Plot Watcher along with regular service rendered by him as Permanent Night Watchman as qualifying service for the purpose of conferment of family pension, but till date her representation has not been considered and hence, she has come forward with this writ petition.
3. Mr.S.V.Vijay Prashanth, learned Additional Government Pleader (Forest), who takes notice for the respondents 1 to 3, sought for four weeks time to consider the pending representation.
4. Placing on record the submission made by the learned Additional Government Pleader, this Court directs the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 09.10.2017 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CS V ) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar jvm To 1.The Secretary to Government, The State of Tamil Nadu, Environment and Forest Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.
2.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest & Head of Forest Force, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai.
3.The Deputy Director, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur, Chennai-48.
4.The Principal Accountant General of Tamil Nadu, Teynampet, Chennai-18.
5. 1 CC to Mrs. K.Jenitha, Advocate, SR 5306
6. 1 CC to the Govt Pleader SR 5665 W.P.No.1432 of 2018 gmi(CO) VUM(10.02.2018) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/