Madras High CourtWP(MD)/382/2022disposed of

Chellamuthu.M v. The District Collector

2022-02-01Honourable Mr Justice B.Pugalendhi2 pages

W.P(MD)No.382 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.02.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI W.P(MD)No.382 of 2022 M.Chellamuthu : Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Karur District.

2.The Block Development Officer, Thanthondrimalai Panchayat Union, Karur District.

: Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to reinstate the petitioner into service as Panchayat Secretary based on the proposal sent by the 2nd respondent in Na.Ka.A3/905/2020 dated 07.09.2020 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.11.2021. For Petitioner : Mr.G.R.Sathish For Respondents : Mr.P.T.Thiraviam, Government Advocate

ORDER

Heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents. 2.The petitioner's request for reinstatement into service has not been considered by the respondents so far. Therefore, the petitioner is before this Court with the above prayer. 3.When the matter is taken up for hearing today, learned Counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would be suffice if the representation of the petitioner dated 27.11.2021 is directed to be disposed of, within a stipulated time limit.

4.In view of the limited relief sought for, this Court, without expressing anything on the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.11.2021 and pass appropriate orders, on its own merits and in accordance with law, after affording due opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P(MD)No.382 of 2022 receipt of a copy of this order.

5.With the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AD-II) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) dsk To 1.The District Collector, Karur District.

2.The Block Development Officer, Thanthondrimalai Panchayat Union, Karur District.

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