Madras High CourtWP/29602/2019disposed of

V.Malarvizhi, v. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission,

2019-10-17Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 17.10.2019

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No.29602 of 2019 and W.M.P.No.29494 of 2019 V.Malarvizhi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Rep By its Secretary, Frazer Bridge Road, VOC Nagar, Park Town, Chennai - 600 003 2.Directorate of Horticulture and Plantation Crops, 3rd Floor, Agriculture Complex, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005 ... Respondents Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 30.09.2019 and to revalue the answer sheet of the petitioner for the post of Assistant Director of Horticulture and Horticulture Officer held on 12.01.2019 by the first respondent and consequently grant 32 marks to the petitioner and to appoint the petitioner in the post of Horticulture Officer.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Vijayamehanath For R1 : Mr.M.Loganathan, Standing Counsel for TNPSC For R2 : Mrs.R.Janaki, Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2.The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner participated in the selection process for the post of Assistant Director of Horticulture and Horticulture Officer. She took part in the written examination. Thereafter the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

result was published. However, the petitioner's name was not found in the list thereby she made a representation dated 30.09.2019 to the first respondent for revaluation, but the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present petition.

3.Heard both sides.

4.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if a direction is issued to the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 30.09.2019 and pass orders, within a stipulated time fixed by this Court.

5.Though the petitioner has sought for a larger relief, this Court without going into the merits of the case, directs the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.09.2019 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

6.With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar lok To 1.The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Frazer Bridge Road, VOC Nagar, Park Town, Chennai - 600 003 2.Directorate of Horticulture and Plantation Crops, 3rd Floor, Agriculture Complex, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

+1cc to Mr.M.Vijayamehanath, Advocate SR.87167 +1cc to Mr.M.Loganathan, Advocate SR.86707 +1cc to the Government Pleader SR.87332 W.P.No.29602 of 2019 PA(CO) CB(25/11/2019) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/