D.Mathiyalagan v. Government Of Tamil Nadu,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH D.Mathiyalagan ... Petitioner -vsGovernment of Tamil Nadu, Rep. through its Commissioner cum Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Agriculture Production, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

... Respondent PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to complete the appeal proceedings filed by the petitioner on 20.03.2025, within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Haja Mohideen For Respondent : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to consider and dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner, dated 20.03.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. By consent, this Writ Petition is disposed of, at the admission stage itself.

3. Challenging the punishment of compulsory retirement, the petitioner preferred an appeal before the respondent on 20.03.2025. However, the appeal remains pending without any progress. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

4. Considering the limited scope of the relief sought for by the petitioner, without going into the merits of the case, this Court hereby directs the respondent to consider the appeal filed by the petitioner, dated 20.03.2025, on merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after giving due opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands allowed. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To:- The Commissioner cum Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Agriculture Production, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009

VIVEK KUMAR SINGH , J.

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