M.P.Agathiyar, v. The Secretary To Government

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM M.P.Agathiyar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Secretary to Government Department of Health and Family Welfare Tamil Nadu Secretariat St. George Ft, Chennai - 9 2.Dr.Ranjnikanth 3.Nasima Rajnikanth ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner representation dated on 29.12.2016 and based on the representation take departmental action against the 2nd and 3rd respondents. For Petitioner : Mr.T.C.Gopala Krishnan For R1 : Mrs.C.Sangamithirai Special Government Pleader For R2 & R3 : No Appearance

O R D E R

The relief sought for in the present writ petition is to direct the 1st respondent to consider the representation dated 29.12.2016.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner made a submission that based on the representation submitted by the writ petitioner, the actions were initiated by the respondents on 16.06.2017. Once the actions are initiated, no further consideration is required in respect of the relief sought for in the present writ petition.

3. However, the petitioner is at liberty to pursue the disciplinary proceedings already initiated by the respondents by following the procedures as contemplated.

4. With these observations, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

23.11.2022 Jeni Index : Yes Speaking order / Non-speaking order

To The Secretary to Government Department of Health and Family Welfare Tamil Nadu Secretariat St. George Ft, Chennai - 9

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

Jeni 23.11.2022