Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4847/2017disposed of

T.Thilagavathy, v. The Secretary To Government

2017-03-22Honourable Mr Justice S.S. Sundar2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.03.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD).Nos.4847 of 2017 T.Thilagavathy, W/o Thangavel, Part-time Librarian, Branch Library-Ponnusangampatti, Thiruchirappalli District. ..Petitioner Vs.

1. The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Education Department, Fort.St.George, Chennai-600 009

2. The Director of Public Libraries, Government of Tamil Nadu, Office of the Director of the Public Libraries, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.

3. The District Library Officer, Office of the District Library Officer, Thiruchirappalli District. .. Respondents PRAYER: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's qualification and experience for the post of Village Librarian and appoint the petitioner with effect from the date on which the petitioner herein became qualified for the said post, within a time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr. M.Purushothaman For Respondents : Mr.J.Gunaseelan Muthaiah, Government Advocate ***

O R D E R

This Writ petition has been filed by the petitioner for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's qualification and experience for the post of Village Librarian and appointing the petitioner with effect from the date on which the petitioner herein became qualified for the said post, within a time frame fixed by this Court.

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

3. Mr.J.Gunaseelan Muthiah, learned Government Advocate, 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 11.01.2017.

5. Considering the limited scope of the request of the learned counsel for the Writ petitioner, 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 11.01.2017, 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. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CSIII) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To

1. The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Education Department, Fort.St.George, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Director of Public Libraries, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Office of the Director of the Public Libraries, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002. 3.The District Library Officer, Office of the District Library Officer, Thiruchirappalli District.

+One cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR.No.17076 +One cc to Mr.M.Kannan, Advocate, SR.No.17685 pmu RL/6C/2P/MR/SAR2/10.4.2017 ORDER MADE IN W.P.(MD).Nos.4847 of 2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 22.03.2017