S.Vanitha, D/O.Shamugavelu v. The Directorate Of Legal

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.12.2022

CORAM

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

1.The Directorate of Legal Studies, Rep. by its Director, 198, Purasiwakkam High Road, Payapuri Colony, Lumbini Square, Purasiwakkam, Chennai-600 010.

2.The Principal, Madurai Law College, Madurai.

3.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Park Town, V.O.C.Nagar, Chennai-600 003.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the proceedings of the 2nd respondent herein in Na.Ka.No.452/A4/2019 dated 08.04.2019 and to quash the same as illegal, incompetent and consequently, directing the 2nd respondent to issue Person 1/4

Studied Tamil Medium (PSTM) certificate to the petitioner within time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Selvanayagam For R1 : Mr.V.Meenakshi Sundaram For R2 : Mr.S.Shaji Bino Special Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.J.Anand Kumar Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner participated in Group-I Service examination conducted by TNPSC in the year 2019. The petitioner claimed preferential treatment under PSTM category. In view of the decision reported in 2019 5 CTC 873 (R.Boominathan Vs. Secretary), the petitioner's claim no longer survives. However, by virtue of the interim order, she was allowed to write the examination.

3. The third respondent is directed to declare the petitioner's results forthwith and without any delay.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 06.12.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/4

To The Principal, Madurai Law College, Madurai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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