Madras High CourtWP(MD)/13573/2020disposed of

P.Rajendran, v. The Additional Secretary To Government

2022-02-03Honourable Mr Justice B.Pugalendhi2 pages

W.P(MD)No.13573 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.02.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI W.P(MD)No.13573 of 2020 and W.M.P(MD)No.1469 of 2022 P.Rajendran : Petitioner Vs.

1.The Additional Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration, Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Commissioner, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, No.78, Santhome High Road, Chennai.

3.The Executive Officer, Madhukur Town Panchayat, Madhukur, Pattukottai Taluk, Thanjavur District.

: Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to regularise the service from the date of initial appointment to the post of Sweeper at 3rd respondent office and pay all other monetary and service benefits in the list of the judgment passed by this Court reported in 2017(3) CTC 673. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Selvanayagam For Respondents : Mr.J.Ashok, Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents. 2.The grievance of the petitioner is that he has submitted a representation to the respondents seeking regularisation of his initial service and for the consequential monetary benefits. But the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P(MD)No.13573 of 2020 request of the petitioner is pending with the respondents, without there being any orders passed. Aggrieved over the same, this writ petition is filed by the petitioner.

3.When the matter is taken up for hearing today, learned Counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would be suffice if the representation of the petitioner dated 25.09.2020 is directed to be disposed of, within a stipulated time limit.

4.In view of the limited relief sought for, this Court, without expressing anything on the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 25.09.2020 and pass appropriate orders, on its own merits and in accordance with law, after affording due opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.With the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS III) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) dsk To 1.The Additional Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration, Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George,Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, No.78, Santhome High Road,Chennai.

3.The Executive Officer, Madhukur Town Panchayat, Madhukur, Pattukottai Taluk,Thanjavur District. +1 CC to M/s.SPL.GP ( SR-4199[F] dated 04/02/2022 ) W.P(MD)No.13573 of 2020 03.02.2022 MGJ(10.03.2022) 2P 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2