Madras High CourtWP(MD)/14726/2020disposed of

N.Andiappan v. State By The Secretary To

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

W.P(MD)No.14726 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.14726 of 2020 N.Andiappan : Petitioner Vs.

1.The State by the Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu, Rural Development of Panchayatraj Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai.

2.The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai - 15.

3.The Commissioner, Ponnamaravathy Panchayat Union, Pudhukottai District.

: Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing respondent Nos. 1, 2 and 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.09.2020 and grant all his consequential benefits from 29.04.1986 to 30.04.2019 within a time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Krishna Sreethar 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 petitioner's representation dated 17.09.2020 seeking revision of pay has not been considered by the respondents. Therefore, the petitioner is before this Court with the above prayer.

3.When the matter is taken up for hearing today, learned https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P(MD)No.14726 of 2020 Counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would be suffice if the representation of the petitioner dated 17.09.2020 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 17.09.2020 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.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-II) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) dsk To 1.The Secretary, Rural Development of Panchayatraj Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai.0 2.The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai - 15.

3.The Commissioner, Ponnamaravathy Panchayat Union, Pudhukottai District.

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