M.S.Selvi v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 15.07.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN M.S.Selvi ....

Petitioner Vs

1. The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Highways and Minor Ports Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 09.

2. Director General, Highways Department, Integrated Chief Engineer Office Campus, Guindy, Chennai - 25.

....

Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to expedite the departmental proceedings pending against the petitioner in Letter No.873/HL1/2020-2, dated 29.09.2021. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Praveennath For Respondents : Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction directing the first respondent to expedite the departmental proceedings pending against the petitioner in Letter No.873/HL1/2020-2, dated 29.09.2021 and pass orders.

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 first respondent is directed to conclude the departmental proceedings pending against the petitioner and pass 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.

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

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To

1. The Secretary to Government, Highways and Minor Ports Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 09.

2. Director General, Highways Department, Integrated Chief Engineer Office Campus, Guindy, Chennai - 25.

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