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Viruthagireeswran, v. The Additional Chief Secretary

2016-09-14Honourable Dr. Justice S. Vimala3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.09.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE Dr.JUSTICE S.VIMALA W.P(MD) No.17330 of 2016 Viruthagireeswran ... Petitioner -vs1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2. The District Collector, District Collector Office, Madurai - 625 020.

3. The District Revenue Officer, District Collector Office Campus, Madurai - 625 020.

4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, R.D.O. Office, Melur, Melur Division, Madurai District.

5. The Tahsildar, O/o.Tahsildar, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the Respondent No.1 to dispose of the petitioner's Appeal dated 07.10.2015 and pass order in the light of the G.O.Ms.No.78 (Revenue (Ser-(7)1) Department) dated 16.02.2015 within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karunanidhi For Respondents : Mrs.S.Bharathi Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for the issuance of a writ of mandamus, to direct the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 07.10.2015 and pass orders in the light of G.O.Ms.No.78 (Revenue (Ser-(7)1) Department), dated 16.02.2015. 2.Heard Mr.R.Karunanidhi, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mrs.S.Bharathi, learned Government Advocate, who takes notice on behalf of the respondents. By consent the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage.

3.According to the petitioner, he has completed six years of service as Village Administrative Officer but the third respondent did not include his name in the promotion panel for the post of Revenue Assistant. It is stated that the Government Order in G.O.Ms.No.78 (Revenue (Ser-(7)1) Department), dated 16.02.2015 contemplates that the Village Administrative Officers who have completed six years service will be considered for promotion to the post of Revenue Assistant. Hence, the petitioner has preferred an appeal before the first respondent on the basis of the said Government Order, which is still pending. Therefore, the petitioner has come up with the above writ petition. 4.Under such circumstances, the first respondent is directed to consider the appeal preferred by the petitioner on 07.10.2015 in the light of the Government Order in G.O.Ms.No.78 (Revenue (Ser-(7)1) Department), dated 16.02.2015 and pass appropriate orders, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.The Writ Petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (RTI) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar

To

1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2. The District Collector, District Collector Office, Madurai - 625 020.

3. The District Revenue Officer, District Collector Office Campus, Madurai - 625 020.

4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, R.D.O. Office, Melur, Melur Division, Madurai District.

5. The Tahsildar, O/o.Tahsildar, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District.

+ 1 CC TO Mr.R.KARUNANIDHI, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 52131 + 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR No. 52430 MJ TE/DB : 23/09/2016 : 3P/8C W.P(MD)No.17330 of 2016 14.09.2016