Palanichamy..M v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.06.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU M.Palanichamy ... Petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.9820 of 2021 P.Vasuki ... Petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.9821 of 2021 vs.

1.The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Secretariat, Chennai.

2.The Director/Commissioner, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Panagal Building, No.1, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

3.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

... Respondents in both W.Ps COOMMON PRAYER : Writ petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 3rd respondent to dispose the appeal submitted by the petitioners dated 22.02.2021 and 11.02.2021 and objection dated 12.04.2021 and 08.04.2021 respectively against tentative seniority list published by the 3rd respondent in Na.Ka.No.951/2020/R.D/1 dated 25.01.2021 respectively within the time stipulated by this Court, before publishing the confirmed seniority list thereon and ensure that sufficient opportunity of being heard shall be given to the petitioner by the third respondent thereto.

(In both W.Ps) For Petitioner : Mr.Balamurugan.S For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilakkumar, Government Advocate.

C O M M O N O R D E R Mr.P.Thilak Kumar, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

2. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. These Writ Petitions have been filed by the petitioners 1/3

seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 3rd respondent to dispose the appeal submitted by the petitioners dated 20.02.2021 and 11.02.2021 and objection dated 12.04.2021 respectively against tentative seniority list published by the 3rd respondent in Na.K.aNo.951/2020/R.D/1 dated 25.01.2021 respectively within the time stipulated by this Court, before publishing the confirmed seniority list thereon and ensure that sufficient opportunity of being heard shall be given to the petitioners by the third respondent thereto.

4. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioners' appeal will be disposed of by the third respondent within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.Considering the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the third respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioners' appeal dated 22.02.2021 and 11.02.2021 respectively, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order by giving the opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioners. The Writ Petitions are disposed of accordingly. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS III) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ias Note: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To:

1.The Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Secretariat, Chennai.

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2.The Director/Commissioner, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Panagal Building, No.1, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

3.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

+2 CC to M/s.S.BALAMURUGAN, Advocate ( SR-19012[F],19013 dated 08/06/2021 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-19054[F] dated 08/06/2021 ) 07.06.2021 KK(16.06.2021) 3P 7C 3/3