Madras High CourtWP(MD)/11594/2017disposed of

S.B.Rajamony, v. The Secretary To Government

2017-06-22Honourable Mr Justice S.S. Sundar3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.06.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD).No.11594 of 2017 S.B. Rajamony

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Fort. St. George, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009 2.The District Collector, Collector's Office, Thirunelveli District.

3.The District Collector, Collector's Office, Nagarcoil and Post, Kanyakumari District.

4.The Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi Division, Cheranmahadevi and Post, Thirunelveli District.

5.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Padmanabhapuarm Division, Thuckalay and post.

..Respondents PRAYER: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 2 to 5, to pass final orders in the disciplinary proceedings initiated against the petitioner's under Tamil Nadu Pension Rules 1978 by disposing the petitioner's representation dated 06.05.2017.

For Petitioner : Mr.D. Geetha For Respondents : Mr.M. Murugan Government Advocate

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 to 5, to pass final orders in the disciplinary proceedings initiated against the petitioner's under Tamil Nadu Pension Rules 1978 by disposing the petitioner's representation dated 06.05.2017.

2. Mr.M.Murugan, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents.

3. By consent the Writ Petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

4. Though the Writ Petition is for issuing a Writ of Mandamus to give a positive direction to the respondents, the learned counsel for the petitioner submit that the petitioner will be satisfied if a direction is issued to the respondents 2 to 5, to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 06.05.2017.

5. Having regard to the limited scope of the prayer, that is now sought before this Court by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's case, this Court is inclined to pass the following direction:- "The respondents 2 to 5 are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 06.05.2017, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order."

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CSI) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To 1.The Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Fort. St. George, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009

2.The District Collector, Collector's Office, Thirunelveli District.

3.The District Collector, Collector's Office, Nagarcoil and Post, Kanyakumari District.

4.The Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi Division, Cheranmahadevi and Post, Thirunelveli District.

5.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Padmanabhapuarm Division, Thuckalay and post.

+One cc to M/s.D.Geetha, Advocate, SR.No.61708 +One cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR.No.61982 trp RL/8C/3P/KP/SAR1/4/7/2017 W.P.(MD).No.11594 of 2017 22/06/2017