Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4647/2017disposed of

R.Surulinathan v. The District Collector

2017-03-20Honourable Mr Justice S.S. Sundar2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.03.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD).No.4647 of 2017 and W.M.P.(MD)No.3723 of 2017 R. Surulinathan, .. Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Theni District, Theni.

2. The District Adi-Dravidar & Schedule Caste Welfare Officer, Office of the District Adi-Dravidar & Schedule Caste Welfare Office, Collectorate, Theni District, Theni. .. Respondents PRAYER: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to select the petitioner for the post of Cook based on the interview, dated 10.03.2017, on the basis of the petitioner's employment seniority, qualification and experience as per the representation, dated 14.03.2017.

For Petitioner : Mr. M.A.M.Raja 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 2nd respondent to select for the post of Cook based on the interview dated 10.03.2017 on the basis of his employment seniority, qualification and experience as per his representation, dated 14.03.2017.

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

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.

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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 14.03.2017.

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 second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 14.03.2017, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order."

6. Accordingly, the Writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (C) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The District Collector, Theni District, Theni.

2. The District Adi-Dravidar & Schedule Caste Welfare Officer, Office of the District Adi-Dravidar & Schedule Caste Welfare Office, Collectorate, Theni District, Theni.

+1 CC to Mr.M.A.M.Raja, Advocate, SR No. 16136. +1 CC to M/s.THE SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER, SR No. 16204. PMU PSM/SV-MMS/SAR3/04.04.2017/2P/5C ORDER MADE IN W.P.(MD).No.4647 of 2017 20.03.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/