Raja.S v. The Secretary To Government

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.04.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Raja ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Secretary to Government, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, St.George Fort, Chennai.

2.The Director, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Chennai.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to pass orders on the appeal preferred by the petitioner dated 15.07.2019 and pass order on merits and in accordance with law within a period that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jerin Mathew For Respondents : Mr.G.Suriyananth Additional Government Pleader 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The first respondent is directed to dispose of the petition mentioned appeal on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the first respondent to pass order one way or other.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 27.04.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The Secretary to Government, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, St.George Fort, Chennai.

2.The Director, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Chennai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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