Mrs.S.Dhanalakshmi v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 16.02.2015
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.K.SASIDHARAN Writ Petition No.3747 of 2015 and M.P.Nos.1 & 2 of 2015 S.Dhanalakshmi [ Petitioner ] Vs 1 The District Collector Villupuram and District 2 The Director Anganvadi Nutritious Scheme Department Chepauk Chennai 5 3 The District Anganvadi Nutritious Scheme Officer Villupuram and District 4 The Community Nutritious Scheme Officer Mugaiyur Manampoondi Thirukoilur Taluk Villupuram District [ Respondents ] Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioners application dated 24.11.2014 for the post of Anganvadi Employee.
For Petitioner :
Mr.S.Ambigapathi For Respondents :
Mr.M.S.Ramesh, Additional Government Pleader
O R D E R
The petitioner earlier worked as Anganvadi Nutritious Organizer at Centre No.99, Pulikkal Village. The petitioner was transferred to Centre No.100, vide order dated 29.03.1993. The said order was cancelled by the 3rd respondent by order dated 12.04.1993. The petitioner has been sending representations requesting the respondents to consider her for appointment. She made a final representation on 24.11.2014. The present request is to direct the 1st respondent to consider the said representation and to give her appointment.
2. There is no question of directing the 1st respondent to give appointment to the petitioner straightaway, without calling for applications. In case, there are vacancies in the post of Anganvadi Worker or similar other posts, necessarily notification should be issued by the 1st respondent. It is open to the petitioner also to apply pursuant to the selection notification. In case she makes an application, the same shall be considered on merits and taking into account her earlier service.
3. The writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CO) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar rg To 1 The District Collector Villupuram and District
2 The Director Anganvadi Nutritious Scheme Department Chepauk Chennai 5 3 The District Anganvadi Nutritious Scheme Officer Villupuram and District 4 The Community Nutritious Scheme Officer Mugaiyur Manampoondi Thirukoilur Taluk Villupuram District 1 CC to Mr.S.Ambigapathi, Advocate SR.No. 8457 1 CC to the Government Pleader, SR.No. 8401 W.P.No.3747 of 2015 and M.P.No.1 & 2 of 2014 RSK (CO) PSI (02.03.2015)