P.Kesavan v. The Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.05.2017

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.V.MURALIDARAN W.P.(MD)No.10021 of 2017 P.Kesavan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Director, Social Defence Department, Chennai-10.

2. The Deputy Director, Social Defence Department, Regional Office, Madurai.

3. The Superintendent, Government Children Home for Boys, O.Siurvayal, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to transfer the petitioner from Villupuram and post him at any place in Thanjavur or Trichy District considering the petitioner's representation, dated 05.05.2017, within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Balamurugan For Respondents : Mr.K.P.Krishnadas Government Advocate

O R D E R

The petitioner seeks for a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to transfer the petitioner from Villupuram and post him at any place in Thanjavur or Trichy District considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.05.2017, within the time stipulated by this Court.

2.The learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents. By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

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3. At this stage of hearing, the learned counsel appearing on

behalf of the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if the representation of the petitioner, dated 05.05.2017, is directed to be disposed of, by the respondents, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.

4.The learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court.

5. In view of the averments made in the affidavit filed in support of this Writ Petition and in view of the submissions made by the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner, the first respondent is directed to consider and dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 05.05.2017, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording sufficient opportunity to the petitioner as well as the other interested persons, if any.

6. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Vacation Officer /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Director, Social Defence Department, Chennai-10.

2. The Deputy Director, Social Defence Department, Regional Office, Madurai.

3. The Superintendent, Government Children Home for Boys, O.Siurvayal, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

+ 1 CC TO Mr.S.BALAMURUGAN, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 57788 + 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR No. 57908 PJL/SMI/PSD TE/JC/SAR-IV : 01/06/2017 : 2P/6C W.P.(MD)No.10021 of 2017 25.05.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/