Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4546/2017disposed of

R.Murugesh, S/O.A.Ramar, v. The Director

2017-03-17Honourable Mr Justice S.S. Sundar2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.03.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD).No.4546 of 2017 R.Murugesh .. Petitioner Vs.

1. The Director, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

2. The District Collector, Collectorate, Theni, Theni District.

3. The District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, O/o. The District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, Collectorate, Theni, Theni District .. Respondents PRAYER: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent Nos.2 and 3 to consider the petitioner for appointment to the post of Cook at Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Hostels, Theni District by considering the representation sent by the petitioner, dated 03.03.2017 within the time period stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lajapathi Roy For Respondents : Mr.C.Selvaraj Special Government Pleader ***

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 and 3 to consider the petitioner for appointment to the post of Cook at Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Hostels, Theni District, by considering the representation sent by the petitioner, dated 03.03.2017 within the stipulated time.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

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3. Mr.C.Selvaraj, learned Special Government Pleader, takes notice for the respondents. By consent, the Writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

4. Though the Writ petition is for issuing a positive direction, the learned counsel for the petitioner submit that the petitioner will be satisfied if a direction is issued to the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 03.03.2017.

5. Considering the limited scope of the prayer in the Writ petition, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court is inclined to issue the following direction:- "The respondents are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 03.03.2017, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order."

6. Accordingly, the Writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AS) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Director, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

2. The District Collector, Collectorate, Theni, Theni District.

3. The District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, O/o. The District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, Collectorate, Theni, Theni District +1 CC to Mr.T.LajapathiRoy , Advocate, SR No. 15727/17. +1 CC to M/s.The Special Government Pleader, SR No. 15817/17. PMU PSM/SV-MMS/SAR3/04.04.2017/2P/6C ORDER MADE IN W.P.(MD).No.4546 of 2017 17.03.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/