Madras High CourtWP(MD)/8669/2017disposed of

T.Indhuja v. The Secretary

2017-04-28Honourable Mr Justice S.S. Sundar3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.04.2017

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD).No.8669 of 2017 T.Indhuja ...Petitioner Vs.

1.The Secretary, Labour and Employment Department, Fort.St.George, Chennai.

2.The Secretary, Fort.St.George, Chennai.

3.The District Employment Officer, Employment Office, 4.The District Welfare Officer,

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to provide the petitioner a suitable post preferable cook post in existing vacancy in the Adidravidar/Tribal Welfare Department by considering the petitioner's representation dated 28.03.2017. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Robinson For Respondent : Mr.C.Selvaraj Spl.G.P.

O R D E R

This Writ petition has been filed by the petitioner, to direct the respondents to provide the petitioner a suitable post preferable cook post in existing vacancy in the Adidravidar/Tribal Welfare Department by considering the petitioner's representation dated 28.03.2017.

2. Heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner and the Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

3. Mr.J.C.Selvaraj, 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 filed for issuing a Writ of Mandamus, a direction to the respondents, the learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner will be satisfied if a direction is issued to the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 28.03.2017 and pass appropriate orders on merits within a time stipulated by this Court.

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 28.03.2017, 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 III) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Secretary, Labour and Employment Department, Fort.St.George, Chennai.

2.The Secretary, Fort.St.George, Chennai.

3.The District Employment Officer, Employment Office,

4.The District Welfare Officer, +1cc to M/S.A.Robinson,Advocate,SR.54850 +1cc to M/S THE SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER, SR.NO. 55502 W.P.(MD).No.8669 of 2017 28.04.2017 GNS/VSA kk/RSK/SAR4-17.05.2017-3P-7C