A.Srinivasan v. The Deputy Secretary
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 20.11.2018
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P.No. 30195 of 2018 A.Srinivasan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Deputy Secretary, Department of Elementary Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariate, Fort St. George, Chennai - 9.
2.The Principal Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements), TamilNadu, 361,Annasalai, Chennai - 600 018.
3.The Director of Elementary Education, DPI Complex, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 006.
4.The District Elementary Educational Officer, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District.
5.The Additional Assistant Elementary Educational Officer, Mathur, Pochampalli Taluk, Krishnagiri District. Pin Code - 635 203.
... Respondents Prayer:
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to consider the Petitioner's representation dated 27.02.2018 requesting to consider petitioner application for pension benefits dated 30.03.2012 and ratify his leave period.
For Petitioner : Mr.K.Thiruvengadam For Respondents : Mrs.P.Kavitha Government Advocate
ORDER
By consent of both parties, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 2.The petitioner has come up with this writ petition seeking a direction to consider his application for pension benefits dated 30.03.2012 and ratify his leave period, based on his representation dated 27.02.2018.
3.According to the learned counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner has submitted a representation claiming the same relief as prayed in this writ petition, but, the said representation is yet to be disposed of by the 3rd respondent. However, the learned counsel submitted that it would suffice, if the representation dated 27.02.2018 made by the petitioner is directed to be considered by the 3rd respondent, on merits. 4.Mrs.P.Kavitha, learned Government Advocate, submitted that the 3rd respondent be directed to consider the petitioner's representation and pass orders in accordance with law. 5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and having regard to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, this Court directs the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.02.
2018 and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, after affording due opportunity of hearing to the petitioner as well as any of the interested parties, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6.Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS VI) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar jas/msv To
1. The Deputy Secretary, Department of Elementary Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariate, Fort St. George, Chennai - 9.
2. The Principal Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements), TamilNadu, 361,Annasalai, Chennai - 600 018.
3. The Director of Elementary Education, DPI Complex, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 006.
4. The District Elementary Educational Officer, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District.
5. The Additional Assistant Elementary Educational Officer, Mathur, Pochampalli Taluk, Krishnagiri District, Pin Code - 635 203.
+1cc to Mr.K.Thiruvengadam, Advocate, S.R.No.78984 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.79964 W.P.No. 30195 of 2018 GJ II(CO) rrs 27/11/2018