K.Sankaran, v. The Govt.Of Tamil Nadu,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.05.2017 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.V.MURALIDARAN W.P(MD)No.10127 of 2017 and W.M.P(MD).7768 of 2017 K.Sankaran ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Represented by The Chief Secretary, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Represented by the Secretary - Revenue & Land Survey, Department of Revenue, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

3.The Principal Secretary Cum Commissioner & Director, Land Survey & Land Settlement, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Survey House, Chepak, Chennai- 600 008.

4.The Additional Principal Chief Secretary Cum Revenue Commissioner, Revenue Administration, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Ezhilagam, Chennai - 600 005.

5.C.Murugesan, Joint Director, Land Training Survey School, Orathanadu Survey School, Thanjavur District.

6.Sunderamagalingam ... 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 1 to 4 to take action on representations made by this petitioner, dated 20.12.2016, relating to the allegations made in this petitioner's representation above to

initiate departmental proceedings on the corruption charges as alleged in petitioner's representation above on the respondents 5 & 6 who were the petitioner's immediate higher authorities, of which wanting immediate action.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Prakash For Respondents : Mr.R.Karthikeyan Addl. Govt.Pleader for R1 & R4.

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 4 to take action on representations made by this petitioner, dated 20.12.2016, relating to the allegations made in this petitioner's representation above to initiate departmental proceedings on the corruption charges as alleged in this petitioner's representation above on the respondents 5 & 6 who were the petitioner's immediate higher authorities, of which wanting immediate action. 2.Mr.R.Karthikeyan, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents. By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice if the representation of the petitioner is disposed of, on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

4.In view of the limited scope of the prayer, without going into the merits of the matter, the respondents are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 20.12.2016 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after providing an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner as well as the other parties concerned, if any, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

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

To 1.The Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Revenue & Land Survey, Department of Revenue, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

3.The Principal Secretary Cum Commissioner & Director, Land Survey & Land Settlement, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Survey House, Chepak, Chennai- 600 008.

4.The Additional Principal Chief Secretary Cum Revenue Commissioner, Revenue Administration, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Ezhilagam, Chennai - 600 005.

+2cc to M/S. R.PRAKASH, Advocate, SR.No.57823. +1cc to Special Government Pleader, SR.No.57858. W.P(MD)No.10127 of 2017 and W.M.P(MD).7768 of 2017 26.05.2017 SDS/MMS/SAR 2/07.06.2017/3P/8C