Mallika v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.07.2015 Coram THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.VAIDYANATHAN W.P.(MD).No.10542 of 2015 Mallika :Petitioner vs.

1.The District Collector, Karur District, Karur.

2.The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Union Office, Thogaimalai, Karur District.

: Respondents Prayer: Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issue of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to consider the objection of the petitioner dated 08.05.2015, as forwarded by the second respondent through its proceedings in Na.Ka.A1/1157/2013, dated 12.05.2015, before ordering promotion to the post of Block Development Officer in terms of panel published in NA.KA.PA.VA1/815/2015, dated 16.04.2015.

For Petitioner :Mr.K.Govindarajan For Respondents :Mr.R.Velmurugan Government Advocate

O R D E R

The prayer in the Writ Petition is for a Writ of Mandamus praying to direct the first respondent to consider the objection of the petitioner dated 08.05.2015, as forwarded by the second respondent through its proceedings in Na.Ka.A1/1157/2013, dated 12.05.2015, before ordering promotion to the post of Block Development Officer in terms of panel published in NA.KA.PA.VA1/815/2015, dated 16.04.2015. 2.Mr.R.Velmurugan, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents and by consent of both parties, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

3.The learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submitted that it would suffice if the objection of the petitioner is disposed of, on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 4.In view of the limited scope of the prayer, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the issue involved, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the objection of the petitioner, dated 08.05.2015, if not already disposed of, and pass appropriate orders on the same and in accordance with law, within a period of one month from the date of

receipt of a copy of this order, after affording the petitioner an opportunity of being heard. If on a specified date the petitioner does not appear for personal hearing, orders may be passed in accordance with law based on the available records after recording the absence of the Party/Parties. The persons, who are likely to be affected are also to be heard before any final decision is to be taken. 5.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The District Collector, Karur District, Karur.

2.The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Union Office, Thogaimalai, Karur District.

+1cc to M/S.K.Govindarajan, Advocate in SR.No 36289 +1cc to M/S. R.Velmurugan, Advocate in SR.No 36805 +1cc to Special Government Pleader in SR.No. 36552. TS/09.07.2015/2P -6C W.P.(MD)No.10542 of 2015 06.07.2015 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/