Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5080/2017disposed of

P.Ganesa Pandi v. The Commissioner Of Police,

2017-03-23Honourable Mr Justice S.S. Sundar2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.03.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD).Nos.5080 of 2017 P.Ganesa Pandi .. Petitioner Vs.

The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai District.

.. Respondent PRAYER : Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to transfer the petitioner from Madurai City Armed Reserved Police to Madurai City Police (Taluk Police station) by considering the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 07.02.2017. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Alagumani For Respondent : 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, to direct the Respondent to transfer the petitioner from Madurai City Armed Reserved Police to Madurai City Police(Taluk Police station) by considering the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 07.02.2017.

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

3. Mr. J.Gunaseelan Muthiah, learned Government Advocate, takes notice for the respondent. 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 respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 07.02.2017, within the stipulated time fixed by this Court. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 07.02.2017, 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 (CS-IV) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai District.

+ 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR No. 17641 + 1 CC TO Mr.R.ALAGUMANI, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 17823 PMU TE/SV-MMS : 13/04/2017 : 2P/4C ORDER MADE IN W.P.(MD).Nos.5080 of 2017 23.03.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/