Madras High CourtWP/25760/2023disposed of

K.Manikandan v. The Government Of

2023-09-04Honourable Mr Justice N. Sathish Kumar4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 04.09.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR K.Manikandan ... Petitioner

Versus

1.The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its, Secretary, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Social Welfare Commissioner, 2nd Floor, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

3.The District Collector, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.

4.The Block Development Officer, Keerapalayam Panchayat Union, Keerapalayam, Cuddalore District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 3rd respondent to appoint the petitioner under compassionate ground appointment in the post of Puratchi Thalaivar MGR Nutritious Meal Programme Centre organizer or suitable post within the time fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Ms.P.Uma For R1 to R3 :

Mr.P.Baladhandayutham, Special Government Pleader Page No.1 of 4

For R4 :

Mr.M.Venkateswaran, Special Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 3rd respondent to appoint the petitioner under compassionate ground in Nutritious Meal Programme Centre organizer or suitable post.

2.The contention of the learned counsel for the petitioner is that the petitioner's father was working in Nutritious Meal Programme Centre in Kanur Government Higher School, Cuddalore and unexpectedly died on 04.02.2015. Thereafter, the petitioner has sent representation to the respondents 3 and 4 for appointment in the Noon Meal Centre on compassionate ground on 13.05.2016, but no action has been taken and thereafter, on 10.06.2020 the petitioner again sent another representation, but till date no orders have been passed. Hence, seeks direction of this Court.

3.The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the 4th respondent submitted that as per G.O.Ms.No.163, Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme (SW2) Department, dated 18.08.2010, only Page No.2 of 4

women should get appointed in nutritious meal scheme, however, the application of the petitioner is pending and appropriate orders will be passed on merits.

4.In such view of the matter, the 3rd respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two months, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.With the above direction, this Writ Petitioner stands disposed of. No costs.

04.09.2023 Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order vv2 To 1.The Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

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N.SATHISH KUMAR , J.

vv2 2.The Social Welfare Commissioner, 2nd Floor, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

3.The District Collector, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.

4.The Block Development Officer, Keerapalayam Panchayat Union, Keerapalayam, Cuddalore District.

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