S.Mariappan, M.S.No.316/1996 v. The Secretary To Government

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.12.2022

CORAM

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

1.The Secretary to Government, (Law Department), Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai.

2.The Joint Secretary to Government, (Law Administration Department), Government of Tamilnadu, Secretariat, Fort St.George, 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 respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 04.01.2019 to appoint the petitioner as a Notary.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Indrachidhu For Respondents : Mr.M.Siddharthan Additional Government Pleader 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner has given a representation to appoint him as a Notary.

3. It is not open to this Court to issue any direction in such cases. As and when the Government issues notification calling for applications, the petitioner has to apply in response thereto. The applications will be processed. Interview will be held. At the end of interview, applying certain parameters, the selection will be made. The petitioner has to necessarily undergo such process. As and when the notification is issued, the petitioner can always apply. No direction can be issued as sought for.

4. The Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. 08.12.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The Secretary to Government, (Law Department), Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai.

2.The Joint Secretary to Government, (Law Administration Department), Government of Tamilnadu, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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