N.Govindaraj, v. The Secretary/President,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 11.11.2016

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH W.P.No.33487 of 2016 N.Govindaraj ... Petitioner vs.

The Secretary/President, Thirupattur Sarvodaya Sangam, authorised by Central Government of Handloom Village Labour Committee, Gandhi Road, Thirupattur, Vellore District.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondent herein to pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 20.04.2016.

For Petitioner :

Mr.P.Wesley Isaac For Respondent :

Mr.S.Gowsik Sundar

O R D E R

The petitioner has come up with this Writ Petition with a limited prayer of directing the respondent herein to pass orders on his representation dated 20.04.2016.

2.

According to the petitioner, he was working as an Assistant in the respondent Society from 14.03.1994 with clean records. While so, Departmental proceedings were initiated against him for the reason that he spoke to the Secretary of the Society in a rude manner on 27.09.2009 and 28.09.2009 and an exparte enquiry was conducted and a finding was submitted against him.

3.

It is the further case of the petitioner that he was orally given an option of transfer to Arani Sarvodhaya Society and when the petitioner pleaded to keep the transfer in abeyance and permit him to work in the same place, as acceptance of the transfer order would result in deduction of his salary to an extent of Rs.3,000/-, the respondent declined to accept the same. In respect of his grievance, the petitioner submitted a representation to the respondent on 20.04.2016 and the same is https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

pending consideration.

4.

Heard the learned counsel for the parties. When the matter is taken up for consideration, learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the grievance of the petitioner would be redressed if his representation is directed to be considered by the respondent within a stipulated time.

5.

In view of the above and considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the respondent herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.04.2016 on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar aeb To:

The Secretary/President, Thirupattur Sarvodaya Sangam, authorised by Central Government of Handloom Village Labour Committee, Gandhi Road, Thirupattur, Vellore District.

+1cc to Mr.S. Gowsik Sundar, Advocate, S.R.No.65028 +1cc to Mr.P. Weslay Isaac, Advocate, S.R.No.65029 cp(CO) md(02/12/2016) W.P.No.33487 of 2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/