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Madras High CourtWP/5994/2014disposed of

A.Ramakrishnan M.A, v. The Chief Secretary,

2018-11-27Honourable Mr Justice V. Bharathidasan3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.11.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN W.P.No.5994 of 2014 A.Ramakrishnan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Revenue Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

3.The Commissioner of Survey and Settlement, Survey House, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

... Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records in connection with the charge memo EEI/16329/2010 dated 19.01.2011 issued by the 3rd respondent herein and the order of punishment G.O.(ID) No.359 dated 08.10.2013 passed by the 2nd respondent herein and quash the same consequently direct the respondents to extend all consequential service benefits including promotion to the petitioner.(Prayer amended as per order of this Court dated:07/04/2014 in MP.1/2014 in WP.No.5994/2014) For Petitioner : Mr.R.Sampath Kumar For Respondents : Mr.R.Govindasamy, Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The writ petition has been filed challenging the order of punishment imposed on the petitioner dated 08.10.2013.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that challenging the very same order the petitioner had filed a review petition on 17.01.2014 and the same is pending before the 1st respondent herein. So far, the 1st respondent has not disposed of the review petition, hence suitable directions may be issued to dispose of the review petition.

3. The respondent had filed a counter affidavit stating that the review petition is pending with the Government and it is under consideration and suitable orders would be passed.

4. Mr.R.Govidnasamy, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents on instructions would submit that the review petition is pending with the Secretary to the Government, Revenue Department and suitable directions may be issued to dispose of the review petition.

5. Considering the above facts and circumstances, the Secretary to the Government, Revenue Department is directed to consider the review petition filed by the petitioner dated 17.01.2014 and pass suitable orders on merits and in accordance with law after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar dsa To 1.The Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Revenue Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

3.The Commissioner of Survey and Settlement, Survey House, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

+1cc to Mr.R.Sampathkumar, Advocate, S.R.No.81045 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.81404 W.P.No.5994 of 2014 EV(CO) GSP(22/01/2019)