Madras High CourtWP/17850/2024disposed of

J.Vanathi, v. The State Of Tamilnadu,

2024-07-09Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 09.07.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J.Vanathi .....

Petitioner Vs 1.The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 9.

2.The Commissioner/Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Saidapet, Chennai - 15.

3.The District Collector, Collectorate, Chengalpattu District.

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Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner for promotion to the post of Assistant Engineer, by including the name of the petitioner in the panel of the year 20122013, on par with her juniors, with all attendant and monetary benefits, in the light of order of the Government issued in G.O.Ms.No. 119 Rural Development Department dated 07.10.2016 and as per orders of the Honble High Court made in W.P. No.31813 of 2017 dated 02.11.2021

granted relief in favour of an identically placed candidate, Thiru. G.Loganathan.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Ravikumar For R1 & R2 : Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate For R3 : Mr.G.Velu Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction, directing the respondents to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner seeking for promotion to the post of Assistant Engineer, by including the name of the petitioner in the panel of the year 2012-2013, on par with her juniors, with all attendant and monetary benefits.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

3. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition, the respondents are directed to consider the case of the petitioner, in the light of Government Order in G.O.Ms.No. 119, Rural Development Department, dated 07.10.2016 and as per order the passed by this Court in W.P. No.31813 of 2017 dated 02.11.2021, and pass

orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

09.07.2024 Internet: Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order Lpp To

1. The Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 9.

2.The Commissioner/Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Saidapet, Chennai - 15.

3.The District Collector, Collectorate, Chengalpattu District.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, Lpp

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