G.Karthik Raja, v. The Director Of
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.01.2018
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD) No.20912 of 2017 G.Karthik Raja ... Petitioner Vs.
(*)1.The Director of Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai-6.
2.The Joint Director of Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai-6.
3.The District Educational Officer, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.
4.The Head Master, Government High School, Eluppaiyoor, Thiruchuzhi Taluk, Virudhunagar District.
...Respondents
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representations dated 07.07.2017 regarding compassionate appointment in the light of the judgment passed by the High Court, Madurai Bench in W.A.(MD).No.737 of 2013 and also in W.P.No.25784 of 2010 and give appointment to the petitioner on compassionate grounds in any suitable post compensate with the petitioner's qualification consequent on the death of petitioner's father S.Ganesan on 18.11.2002 while in service in the fourth respondent school.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arivalagan For Respondents : Mrs.S.Srimathy Special Government Pleader ****
ORDER
Heard the learned counsel on either side.
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2.By consent of both the parties, the main Writ Petition itself is taken up for final disposal.
3.The petitioner's father was working as Senior Grade Teacher. He died while in service. The petitioner applied for appointment on compassionate ground within time.
4.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the application submitted by the petitioner is under the active consideration of the department. In fact, the petitioner was even called for interview in this regard. 5.Therefore, this Court directs the first respondent to process the case of the petitioner and take a decision on merits in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from today. 6.The Writ Petition is allowed as indicated above. No costs. Sd/ Assistant Registrar (CO) (*)CORRECTED VIDE COURT ORDER DATED 28.04.2018 MADE IN WMP(MD)NO.9528/2018 IN WP(MD)NO.20912/2017 /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To (*)To be substituted to the order already depatesed on 16.03.2018 1.The Director of Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai-6.
2.The Joint Director of Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai-6.
3.The District Educational Officer, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.
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