Madras High CourtWP/31835/2022disposed of

I.Keerthanan v. The Union Territory Of Puducherry,

2022-12-14Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14.12.2022

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE W.P.No.31835 of 2022 I.Keerthanan ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Union Territory of Puducherry, rep. by its Chief Secretary, Secretariat, Puducherry.

2.The Commissioner, Puducherry Municipality, Puducherry.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider and pass order on the petitioner application dated 07.04.2022 for appointment on compassionate appointment.

For petitioner :

Mr.T.Dharani For respondents :

Ms.G.D.Jearancy Government Advocate (Pondy)

ORDER

The petitioner seeks for compassionate appointment in this writ petition.

2.A counter affidavit has been filed by the respondents stating that 1/4

there are 121 persons above the petitioner's seniority and only after considering their requests, the petitioner's request for compassionate appointment will be considered.

3.Learned counsel for the petitioner, on instructions, would submit that the petitioner will be satisfied if the statement of the respondents is recorded and a direction is issued to them to act accordingly. 4.Accordingly, after recording the statement of the respondents, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's case for compassionate appointment, on merits and in accordance with law once the case of 121 persons, who are ahead of the petitioner's seniority, has been considered by the respondents. No costs. 14.12.2022 vga 2/4

To 1.The Union Territory of Puducherry, rep. by its Chief Secretary, Secretariat, Puducherry.

2.The Commissioner, Puducherry Municipality, Puducherry.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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