R.Prabu v. The Project Officer Of

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.D. JAGADISH CHANDIRA R. Prabu .... Petitioner vs.

The Project Officer of Tribal Welfare, Salem, Salem District - 636 001.

.... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to forthwith consider and pass orders on the representation dated 07.08.2025 which was preferred seeking to accommodate the petitioner in plain area as sweeper within the stipulated time.

For petitioner : Mr.K. Raja For respondent : Mr.R.U. Dinesh Rajkumar Addl. Govt. Pleader - - - - - -

ORDER

Mr.R.U.Dinesh Rajkumar, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the respondent. By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition has been taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. This writ petition has been filed for a Mandamus seeking for a 1/3

direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.08.2025 seeking to accommodate the petitioner in plain areas as Sweeper, within a stipulated time to be fixed by this Court.

3. Heard both sides.

4. In view of the limited relief sought for in this writ petition, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 07.08.2025 on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. The writ petition stands disposed of with the aforesaid directions. No costs.

08.09.2025 Index: Yes/ No Internet : Yes / No Speaking order / Non speaking order vsi2 A.D. JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.

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vsi2 To The Project Officer of Tribal Welfare, Salem, Salem District - 636 001.

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