Sangilikalai, v. The Superintendent Engineer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.03.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD).No.5326 of 2017 Sangilikalai, Junior Engineer, PWD, Planning and Designs Sub-Division No.1, Tirunelveli - 11.

.. Petitioner Vs.

1. The Superintending Engineer,PWD, WRO, Plan Formulation Circle, Subramaniapuram, Trichy - 20.

2. The Executive Engineer, PWD, WRO, Planning and Designs Division, No.1, Kamarajar Street, Chinnachokikulam, Madurai-2. .. Respondents PRAYER : Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to sanction additional pay to the petitioner for holding Full additional Charge from 31.05.2012 to 19.06.2014 by considering his representation, dated 27.07.2016 which was forwarded by the second respondent within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Gandhi 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 first respondent to sanction additional pay to the petitioner for holding Full additional Charge from 31.05.2012 to 19.06.2014 by considering his representation, dated 27.07.2016 which was forwarded by the second respondent within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

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 27.07.2016 within the time stipulated by this Court.

5. Having regard to 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 27.07.2016, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six 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-III) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Superintending Engineer,PWD, WRO, Plan Formulation Circle, Subramaniapuram, Trichy - 20.

2. The Executive Engineer, PWD, WRO, Planning and Designs Division, No.1, Kamarajar Street, Chinnachokikulam, Madurai-2.

+ 1 CC TO Mr.R.GANDHI, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 18755 PMU TE/SV/SAR-IV : 11/04/2017 : 2P/4C ORDER MADE IN W.P.(MD).No.5326 of 2017 28.03.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/