Madras High CourtWP(MD)/7299/2023disposed of

Sivakumar N v. The State Of Tamil Nade,

2024-08-16Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.08.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR N.Sivakumar ... Petitioner Vs 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Forest & Environment Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Jennis Road, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to promote the petitioner in the post of forester in the Forest Department in terms of Government Order issued in G.O.Ms.No.446 Environment and Forest (FRII) Department dated 3.07.1990 and based on the petitioner's representations dated 01.09.2020, 24.10.2021 and 18.12.2021.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Satheshkumar For Respondents : Mr.S.Shaji Bino Special Government Pleader * * * * * 1/4

ORDER

The instant writ petition has been filed by a Driver working in the second respondent office seeking a mandamus directing the respondent to promote him to the post of Forester in the Forest Department in terms of Government order in G.O.Ms.No.446, Environment and Forest (FR-II) department, dated 03.07.1990. 2.According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, he is eligible to be considered and promoted as a Forester on the basis of the above said Government Order. To the said effect, the petitioner has sent a representation to the second respondent on 01.09.2020 and sent a reminder on 24.10.2021 and 18.12.2021. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

3.Considering the above said facts, the second respondent herein is directed to consider the representation of the writ petitioner and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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4.With the above observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

16.08.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR To 1.The Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu, Forest & Environment Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Jennis Road, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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