Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9255/2017disposed of

Ilavarasan, v. Secretary To Government

2017-05-25Honourable Mr Justice M.V. Muralidaran2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.05.2017

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE M.V.MURALIDARAN W.P.(MD)No.9255 of 2017 and W.M.P.No.7036 of 2017 Ilavarasan

...Petitioner

Vs.

1. The Secretary to Government, Labour and Employment Department, Secretariat, Chennai.

2. The Chief Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation & Distribution Corporation Ltd, NPKRR Maligai, No.142, Annasalai, Chennai-02.

... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to issue separate cut off marks for the persons studied graduation in Tamil Medium like the petitioner for interview for the post of Technical Assistant Engineer - Electrical of Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to follow the G.O.Ms.No.145, dated 30.09.2010, issued by the first respondent for the current selection.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Venkatesan For R-1 : Mr.T.R.Janarthanan Additional Government Pleader For R-2 : Mrs.S.Srimathy ***

O R D E R

This Writ petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to issue separate cut off marks for the persons studied graduation in Tamil Medium like the petitioner for interview for the post of Technical Assistant Engineer - Electrical of Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to follow the G.O.Ms.No.145, dated 30.09.2010, issued by the first respondent for the current selection.

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2. Heard, Mr.R.Venkatesan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.T.R.Janarthanan, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the first respondent and Mrs.S.Srimathy, learned counsel appearing for the second respondent.

3. Mr.T.R.Janarthanan, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the first respondent and Mrs.S.Srimathy, learned counsel takes notice for the second respondent. By consent, the Writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice if the representation of the petitioner is directed to be disposed of, on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

5. In view of the limited scope of the prayer in the Writ petition, without going into the merits of the matter, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 06.05.2017, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. Secretary to Government, Employment Department, Secretariat, Chennai.

2. The Chief Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation & Distribution Corporation Ltd, NPKRR Maligai, No.142, Annasalai, Chennai-02.

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