Dr.C.Manimaran, v. The Principal Secretary

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.10.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and W.M.P.Nos.25934 to 25936 of 2017 Dr.C.Manimaran [Assistant Director (P)]

...Petitioner

in W.P.No.24570 of 2017 B.Charles Prabhakaran [Assistant Director Differently-abled Welfare]

...Petitioner

in W.P.No.24571 of 2017 A.Joseph Xavier Assistant Director

...Petitioner

in W.P.No.24572 of 2017 1/4

Vs.

1.The Principal Secretary to the Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Welfare of Differently-abled Persons Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The State Commissioner, ..Respondents in all W.Ps Common Prayer : Writ Petition filed Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to frame and implement appropriate separate rules or bye-Laws or adhoc-rules to come into force for the Welfare of Differently-abled Persons Department, in respect of the Promotion to the post of Assistant Director / Deputy Director / Joint Director and consequently direct the respondents herein to fix the seniority of the petitioner as Deputy Director / Joint Director in accordance with his initial date of appointment.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Prabhakaran for Mr.P.Venkatraman For Respondents : Mrs.S.Anitha Special Government Pleader 2/4

ORDER

This petition has been filed to directing the respondents to frame and implement appropriate separate rules or bye-Laws or adhoc-rules to come into force for the Welfare of Differently-abled Persons Department, in respect of the Promotion to the post of Assistant Director / Deputy Director / Joint Director and consequently direct the respondents herein to fix the seniority of the petitioner as Deputy Director / Joint Director in accordance with his initial date of appointment.

2.The learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents made a submission that during the pendency of these writ petitions, the competent authorities have framed the ADHOC Rules for the post of Joint Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Director and other posts in the Directorate of Differently Abled Persons. Since, the Rules are already published, it is for the petitioner to approach the authorities if any grievance exists with reference to the Rules.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

ssr 3.Accordingly, these writ petitions stand disposed of. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 13.10.2022 Index : Yes Internet : Yes Speaking order : Yes / No ssr To 1.The Principal Secretary to the Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Welfare of Differently-abled Persons Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The State Commissioner, and W.M.P.Nos.25934 to 25936 of 2017 4/4