Munirathnam v. The Secretary To Government
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 30.09.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH W.P.No.29119 of 2024 and W.M.P.No.31791 of 2024 Munirathinam ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Secretary to Government, Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.
2.The Director of Adi-Dravidar Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai - 5.
3.The District Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri District.
... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the third respondent from taking further action pursuant to the show cause notice issued in Na.Ka.6892/2022/Ko-2 dated 05.09.2024 till the disposal of the representation dated 18.09.2024 by the first respondent for considering the age relaxation of the petitioner for continuing in the post of "Cook". 1/4
For Petitioners : Mr.S.Kamadevan For Respondents : Mr.P.Balathandayutham Special Government Pleader for R1 to R3
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus forbearing the third respondent from taking further action pursuant to the show cause notice issued in Na.Ka.6892/2022/Ko-2 dated 05.09.2024 till the disposal of the representation dated 18.09.2024 by the first respondent for considering the age relaxation of the petitioner for continuing in the post of "Cook".
2.When this writ petition was taken up for hearing, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents submitted that final order has been passed by the District Collector, Dharmapuri, through proceedings dated 26.09.2024, canceling the appointment of the petitioner in the post of Cook. The copy of the order was also placed before this Court.
3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the order has not been communicated to the petitioner till now.
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4.In the light of the above development, the relief as sought for in this writ petition cannot be granted. However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to challenge the proceedings of the District Collector, dated 26.09.2024, if so advised and proceed further in accordance with law.
5.Accordingly, this writ petition is closed. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.
30.09.2024 Internet : Yes / No (1/4) Index : Yes / No Speaking Order / Non Speaking Order ssr To 1.The Secretary to Government, Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.
2.The Director of Adi-Dravidar Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai - 5.
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N. ANAND VENKATESH, J.
ssr 3.The District Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri District.
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