Madras High CourtWP(MD)/16652/2022allowed

Mathew Jeya Jose.T v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2022-12-06Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan31 pages

1 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT RESERVED ON : 02.12.2022 PRONOUNCED ON : 06.12.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)Nos.16652, 21676, 21677, 21678, 21679, 21703, 21783, 22460, 22627, 22827, 22909, 24006, 24175, 24303, 24313, 24640, 24761, 24812, 24813, 25060, 25533, 25572, 27356 of 2022 and W.M.P.(MD)Nos.12088, 12090,14719, 15807 to 15815, 15856, 15857, 15871, 15818, 15819, 15821, 15942 to 15944, 16653 to 16655, 16792, 16794, 16958, 16959, 17025, 17027, 18096, 18098, 18101, 18291, 18293, 18404, 18408, 18422, 18425, 18428, 18735 to 18737, 18849 to 18851, 18892, 18895, 19154 to 19156, 19614, 19615, 19653, 19654, 21454 to 21456 of 2022 W.P.(MD)No.16652 of 2022

1. T.Mathew Jeya Jose

2. C.Murugan

3. B.Sornaprathaban

4. O.Padmakumar

5. P.Sooria Prabha

6. N.Jegatha

7. C.Anithakumari

8. L.Kannan

9. H.Isabel Vasanthi Rani 10.K.Ramesh 1/31

2 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch 11.B.Sureshkumar ... Petitioners

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Administration Department, Revenue Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3. The District Collector, Collectorate's Office, Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records relating to the proceedings of the 3rd respondent herein dated 27.05.2022 in A6 / 34603 / 2019-1, A5 / 34603 / 2019-2 for the year 2004 to 2020 and quash the same. For Petitioners : Mr.M.Ajmalkhan, Senior Counsel, for Ms.AL.Ganthimathi.

For Respondents : Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.J.K.Jayaseelan, Government Advocate.

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3 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch W.P.(MD)No.21676 of 2022 A.Vinayagam ... Petitioner

1. The Secretary to Government, Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 5.

2. The District Collector, Thanjavur.

3. The District Revenue Officer, Thanjavur.

4. The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, Broadway, Chennai - 600 003.

Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records pertaining to the order passed in Na.Ka. No.32982/2019/A5 dated 03.09.2022 passed by the 2nd respondent and quash the same.

: Mr.T.S.Mohamed Mohideen For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Special Government Pleader.

For R-4 : Mr.J.Anand Kumar, Standing Counsel.

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4 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch W.P.(MD)No.21677 of 2022 M.Vennila ... Petitioner

1. The Secretary to Government / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 5.

2. The District Collector, Thanjavur.

3. The District Revenue Officer, Thanjavur.

4. The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Rod, Broadway, Chennai - 600 003.

: Mr.T.S.Mohamed Mohideen For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Special Government Pleader.

For R-4 : Mr.J.Anand Kumar, Standing Counsel.

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5 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch W.P.(MD)No.21678 of 2022 U.Nasareen ... Petitioner

1. The Secretary to Government, Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai -5.

2. The District Collector, Thanjavur.

3. The District Revenue Officer, Thanjavur.

4. The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, Broadway, Chennai - 600 003.

: Mr.T.S.Mohamed Mohideen For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.R.Suresh Kumar, Additional Government Pleader.

For R-4 : Mr.J.Anand Kumar, Standing Counsel.

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6 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch W.P.(MD)No.21679 of 2022 B.Priya ... Petitioner

1. The Secretary to Government / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 5.

2. The District Collector, Thanjavur.

3. The District Revenue Officer, Thanjavur.

4. The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, Broadway, Chennai - 600 003.

: Mr.T.S.Mohamed Mohideen For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.R.Suresh Kumar, Additional Government Pleader.

For R-4 : Mr.J.Anand Kumar, Standing Counsel.

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7 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch W.P.(MD)Nos.21703 & 21783 of 2022 i) W.P.(MD)No.21703 of 2022

1. T.Mathew Jeya Jose

2. C.Murugan

3. A.Sornaprathaban ... Petitioners

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Administration Department, Revenue Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3. The District Collector, Collectorate's Office, Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil.

4. The District Revenue Officer, Kanyakumari District.

5. Edward Rajasekar, Now holding post of Head Assistant, District Backward Class and Minorities Welfare Department, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

6. Aruna Maheswari, Now holding post of Head Assistant, District Supply Office, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

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7. N.Manikandan, Now holding post of Head Assistant, 'B' Section, Collectorate, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

8. N.Rukmani, Now holding post of Head Quarters Deputy Tahsildar, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District.

9. R.Durga Ravindran, Now holding post of Taluk Supply Officer, Tahsildar's Office, Thovalai, Kanyakumari District.

10.P.Panjali, Now holding post of Head Quarters Deputy Tahsildar, Agastheeswaram, Kanyakumari District.

Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records relating to the proceedings of the 4th respondent herein dated 30.08.2022 in Na.Ka.No.A3/03/2022-2 and the proceedings dated 02.09.2022 in Se.Mu.No.A6/ 06/2022 of the 3rd respondent and quash the same.

: Mr.Ajmal Khan, Senior counsel, for Ms.AL.Ganthimathi.

For R-1 to R-4 : Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.D.S.Nedunchezhian, Government Advocate.

For R-5 to R-10 : No appearance.

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9 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch ii) W.P.(MD)No.21783 of 2022 M.Chitra ... Petitioner

1. The Secretary to Government / The Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2. The District Collector, Dindigul.

3. The District Revenue Officer, Dindigul District.

4. The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, Broadway, Chennai - 600 003.

Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records pertaining to impugned Revised Deputy Tahsildar panel list in Proc.No.A1/10791/2019-24, A1/10791/2019-25 and A1/10791/2019-26 dated 22.04.2022 issued by the second respondent and quash the same.

: Mr.T.S.Mohamed Mohideen For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Special Government Pleader.

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10 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch For R-4 : J.Anand Kumar, Standing Counsel.

W.P.(MD)No.22460 of 2022 V.Murugammal ... Petitioner

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management, Department Service Wing (Ser.3(2)) Section, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Principal Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3. The District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

4. The District Revenue Officer, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the notification of the 3rd respondent in Roc.A1/COLR/557/2022/A-1 dated 27.7.2022 and consequential proceedings of the 4th respondent in A3-06-2022 dated 22.8.2022 and directing the respondent to repost the petitioner to her original post as Deputy Tahsildhar. 10/31

11 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch : Mr.M.Ravi, for Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar.

For Respondents : Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.J.K.Jayaseelan, Government Advocate.

W.P.(MD)No.22627 of 2022 N.Tamil Mathi ... Petitioner

1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Additional Chief Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai- 600 005.

3. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the order passed by the 3rd respondent in Pro. Roc. No.A1/27189/2019 (DT 11/31

12 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch 2018) dated 06.09.2022 quash the same as illegal, arbitrary and contrary to the orders passed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court and consequently direct the 3rd respondent to revise the above order by strictly following the provision of Section 27(f) of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016, as per the annexure framed thereon as is being done in drawal of panel for the Deputy Collectors within the time frame as fixed by this Court.

: Mr.W.Pamelin For Respondents : Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Special Government Pleader.

W.P.(MD)No.22827 of 2022

1. M.Thirumalai Murugan

2. N.Mydeen Batcha ... Petitioners

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management, Department Service Wing (Ser.3(2)) Section, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Principal Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

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3. The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

4. The District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

5. The District Revenue Officer, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the notification of the 3rd respondent in Rc.A6/49282/2019 dated 28.02.2022, 14.07.2022 and notifications of the 4th Respondent in Roc.A1/COLR/557/2022/A-1 dated 27.07.2022 and consequential proceedings of the 4th respondent in Na.Ka.COLR/557/2022/A-1 dated 19.08.2022 and proceedings of the 5th respondent in A3-06-2022 dated 22.08.2022 and quash the same and directing the respondent to repost the petitioner to their original posts as Deputy Tahsildhars. For Petitioners : Mr.M.Ravi, for Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar.

For Respondents : Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Special Government Pleader.

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14 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch W.P.(MD)No.22909 of 2022 K.V.Kirupa Rani ... Petitioner

1. The Principal Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, PWD Estate, Chepauk, Chennai - 5.

2. The District Collector, Thanjavur.

3. Thiru.R.Rajendran, Zonal Deputy Tahsildar (Retd.), No.21, Bhanadurai Banapureeswarar Sannathi Street, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.

Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records on the file of the 2nd respondent herein in (i) R.C.No.A5/32982/2019 dated 06.09.2022 (Revised Deputy Tahsildar Panel for the year 2017) and (ii) R.C.No.A5/32982/2019 dated 06.09.2022 (Revised Deputy Tahsildar Panel for the year 2018) and to quash the proceedings (i) to the limited extent of inclusion of the name of the 3rd respondent therein at Serial No.51 therein and the proceedings (ii) to the limited extent of non inclusion of the name of the petitioner therein and to issue consequential directions to respondents 1 and 2 to revise the 2017 and 2018 panel of Deputy Tahsildar consequent to the 14/31

15 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch removal of the third respondent and to include the name of the petitioner at S.No.19 (Turn No.117) in the revised panel of Deputy Tahsildar for the year 2018 and to grant all consequential benefits to the petitioner.

: Mr.M.Ravi For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Special Government Pleader.

For R-3 : No appearance.

W.P.(MD)No.24006 of 2022

1. R.Hariharasubramanian

2. P.Kumar

3. S.Surya

4. P.Uma ... Petitioners

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management, Department Service Wing (Ser.3(2)) Section, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Principal Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

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3. The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records pertaining to the notification of the 3rd respondent in Na.Ka.No.A6/49282/2019 dated 28.02.2022 and 14.07.2022 and consequential proceedings in Na.Ka.No.A6/49282/2019 dated 11.10.2022 and quash the same.

: Mr.M.Ravi, for Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar.

For Respondents : Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.R.Suresh Kumar, Additional Government Pleader.

W.P.(MD)No.24175 of 2022 A.Maruthupandian ... Petitioner

1. The Commissioner of Revenue Administration / Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Chepauk, Chennai.

2. The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

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17 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records relating to the impugned order passed by the 2nd respondent herein vide Na.Ka. No.A1/004/2022 dated 16.09.2022 and to quash the same as illegal and to include the name of the petitioner in the revised panel for the post of Deputy Tahsildar for the year 2018. : Mr.K.C.Ramalingam For Respondents: Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Special Government Pleader.

W.P.(MD)No.24303 of 2022 Jaya.Arunmathi ... Petitioner

1. The Principal Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Commissionerate of Revenue Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

3. The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, Chennai - 600 003.

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18 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Ceriorarified Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to call for the records pertaining to the impugned revised Deputy Tahsildar panel in ROC No. A1/46756/2019 dated 13.09.022 issued by the 2nd respondent and quash the same as illegal and consequently direct the 1st and 2nd respondents herein to issue fresh panel for grade of Deputy Tahsildar including the name of the petitioner in Serial No. 17 (Rotation No. 113 (MBC/DNC Turn) as entitled under inter as seniority list issued by the 2nd respondent in R.O.C.No. A2/57707/2019-3 dated 13.04.

2022 in list -3 and to provide notional promotion to the category of Deputy Tahsildar notionally from the date on which the petitioner's immediate junior by relaxing the necessary training (Firka Revenue Inspector) to be completed in crucial date in Madurai District and also to provide all entitled attendance and monetary benefits in the light of Judgment rendered by Hon'ble Division Bench of this Court in Santhosh Kumar and Others V. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission and Others dated 31.03.2015 reported in 2015 (4) MLJ 281 and in W.P.Nos.18725 of 2018 dated 15.11.2019 and consider the petitioner's representations dated 01.10.2021 submitted to the second respondent and 24.06.2022 submitted to the first respondent.

: Ms.A.Banumathy For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Special Government Pleader.

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19 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch For R-3 : Mr.J.Anand Kumar, Standing Counsel.

W.P.(MD)No.24313 of 2022 A.Yesurajan ... Petitioner

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management, Department Service Wing (Ser.3(2)) Section, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Principal Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3. The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

: Mr.M.Ravi, for Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar.

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20 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch For Respondents : Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.R.Suresh Kumar, Additional Government Pleader.

W.P.(MD)No.24640 of 2022

1. V.Pandi

2. T.Sivagaminathan

3. P.Vijayalakshmi

4. K.Dhanamoorthy

5. L.R.Rajan

6. E.R.Lional Rajkumar

7. R.Shanthi

8. S.Indiragandhi

9. B.Nagarathinam 10.S.Tamilselvi 11.C.Ramachandran ... Petitioners

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management, Department Service Wing (Ser.3(2) Section, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

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2. The Principal Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

Prayer : Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records pertaining to the notification of the 3rd respondent in Roc.No.A1/46756/2019 dated 28.02.2022, 11.05.2022 and 09.09.2022 and quash the same.

: Mr.M.Ravi, for Mr.Aayiram K. Selvakumar.

For Respondents: Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Special Government Pleader.

*** W.P.(MD)No.24761 of 2022

1. L.Justin Fernando

2. Lalitha

3. G.Velambal

4. S.K.Vasumathy

5. C.Shanthi 21/31

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6. M.V.Amarnath

7. T.S.Prema ... Petitioners

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management, Department Service Wing (Ser.3(2)) Section, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Principal Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records pertaining to the notification of the 3rd respondent in Na.Ka.Pa.A1/ 27189/2019 dated 28.02.2022, for the revised panel of Deputy Tahsildhars 2004 to 2020, Na.Ka.Pa.A1/ 27189/ 2019 dated 06.05.2022 for the revised panel of Deputy Tahsildhars 2010-2015, 2017-2019 and Na.Ka.Pa.A1/ 27189/ 2019 dated 06.09.2022 for the revised panel of Deputy Tahsildhars 2015 and 2017-2019 revised DT panels for the years 2015, 2017 to 2019 and quash the same.

: Mr.M.Ravi, for Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar.

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23 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch For Respondents : Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.R.Suresh Kumar, Additional Government Pleader.

W.P.(MD)Nos.24812 & 24813 of 2022 P.Deivendiran ... Petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.24812 of 2022 V.Maheswari ... Petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.24813 of 2022

1. The Commissioner of Revenue Administration / Additional Secretary to Government, Revenue Administration and Disaster Management Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2. The District Collector, O/o.The Collectorate, Madurai District.

in both W.Ps.

Prayer in W.P.(MD)No.24812 of 2022: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents from reverting the petitioner from the post of Deputy Tahsildar pending disposal of the appeal dated 29.09.2022. 23/31

24 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch Prayer in W.P.(MD)No.24813 of 2022: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents from reverting the petitioner from the post of Deputy Tahsildar pending disposal of the appeal dated 10.10.2022. (in both W.Ps.) : Mr.T.Dinesh Saran For Respondents: Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Special Government Pleader.

W.P.(MD)No.25060 of 2022 R.Chitra ... Petitioner

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management, Department Service Wing (Ser.3(2)) Section, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Principal Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3. The District Collector, Tiruchirappalli District, Tiruchirappalli.

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25 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records pertaining to the notification of the 3rd respondent in R.C.A2/22347/2021 dated 17.05.2022 for the revised panel of Deputy Tahsildhars 2010-2018 and 2021 and R.C.A2/22347/2021 dated 26.08.2022 for the revised panel of Deputy Tahsildhars 2015-2018 and 2021 quash the same. : Mr.M.Ravi, for Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar.

For Respondents: Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.J.K.Jayaseelan, Government Advocate.

W.P.(MD)Nos.25533 & 25572 of 2022 P.Deivendiran ... Petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.25533 of 2022 V.Maheswari ... Petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.25572 of 2022

1. The Commissioner of Revenue Administration / Additional Secretary to Government, Revenue Administration and Disaster Management Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

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2. The District Collector, O/o.The Collectorate, Madurai District.

in both W.Ps.

Common Prayer: Writ petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned order of the 2nd respondent in Na.Ka.No. PA1/ 46756/2019 dated 03.11.2022 and quash the same.

(in both W.Ps.) : Mr.S.Ramsundarvijayraj For Respondents: Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.R.Suresh Kumar, Additional Government Pleader.

W.P.(MD)No.27356 of 2022 S.Jesuraj ... Petitioner

1. The Secretary to Government, Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 5.

2. The District Collector, Dindigul.

3. The District Revenue Officer, Dindigul.

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4. The Secretary, Tamilnadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, Broadway, Chennai - 600 003.

Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records pertaining to the order passed in Proc.No. Ser 4(3) / 02.21 / 14 / 2021, by the 1st respondent dated 28.11.2022 and quash the same.

: Mr.T.S.Mohamed Mohideen For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.R.Baskaran, Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Special Government Pleader.

For R-4 : Mr.J.Anandkumar, Standing Counsel.

COMMON ORDER It is not necessary to deal with the fact situation obtaining in each writ petition. In WP(MD)No.21566 of 2022 etc., identical issue arose. The said writ petitions were allowed by me and the orders impugned therein were set aside in the following terms :

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28 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch "16.I am satisfied that the respondents have not adhered to due process of law before implementing the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court. There has been clear violation of the principles of natural justice. The respondents have not borne in mind the principle of proportionality. They were obliged to undertake the exercise of finding out if the petitioners can be accommodated in their existing posts without having to face the prospect of reversion. I bear in mind that the Hon'ble Apex Court is effectively seized of the issue. The impugned orders were passed by the District Collector during the pendency of the SLP (C) No. 3792 of 2021. The Hon'ble Division Bench had stayed the order passed by a learned Judge of this Court for implementing G.O.(Ms)No.87, dated 06.03.2019.

17.For the aforesaid reasons, the impugned orders are set aside. If in the meanwhile they have been given effect to, the results shall be undone. The writ petitions are allowed. The respondents are directed to adopt due process and prepare fresh proceedings in the light of the observations made above. However, final orders shall not be issued and the authorities have to await the outcome of SLP(C) No.3792 of 2021."

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29 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch 2.These writ petitions are also allowed on the same lines. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 06.12.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No SKM To:

1. The Commissioner of Revenue Administration / Additional Secretary to Government, Revenue Administration and Disaster Management Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2. The District Collector, O/o.The Collectorate, Madurai District.

3. The District Collector, Collectorate's Office, Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil.

4. The District Collector, Thanjavur.

5. The District Revenue Officer, Thanjavur.

6. The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, Broadway, Chennai - 600 003.

7. The District Revenue Officer, Kanyakumari District.

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8. The District Collector, Dindigul.

9.The District Revenue Officer, Dindigul District. 10.The District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi. 11.The District Revenue Officer, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

12.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

13.The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management, Department Service Wing (Ser.3(2)) Section, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

14. The Principal Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

15.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

16.The District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

17.The District Revenue Officer, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

18.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

19.The District Collector, Tiruchirappalli District, Tiruchirappalli.

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31 W.P.(MD)NO.16652 OF 2022 batch G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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