Mani A v. The State Of Tamil Nadu
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.04.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA A.Mani ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary to the Government, District All-Dravidar Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 9.
2.The Director, Adi-Dravidar Welfare Department, Chepauk, Chennai - 5.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to dispose the appeal dated 26.10.2022 preferred by the petitioner as against the order of punishment issued by the second respondent vide his proceedings dated 05.08.2022 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Ms.R.Geethanjali for M/s.Ajmal Associates For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader 1/4
O R D E R
By consent of both the parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal.
2. The limited prayer sought for in the present writ petition is for a direction to the first respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner, dated 26.10.2022 as against the order of punishment issued by the second respondent vide his proceedings dated 05.08.2022.
3. Since the appeal is still pending, it would be appropriate to direct the first respondent to dispose it of expeditiously, within the stipulated time.
4. In view of the above observations, there shall be a direction to the first respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner, dated 26.10.2022 as expeditiously as possible, in any event, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4
5. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.
18.04.2024 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no Nsr To:
1.The Secretary to the Government, District All-Dravidar Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 9.
2.The Director, Adi-Dravidar Welfare Department, Chepauk, Chennai - 5.
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R.N.MANJULA, J.
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