S.Kathiravan v. The State Of Tamilnadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.08.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA S.Kathiravan

...Petitioner

Vs 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary to Government, Revenue Administration and Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, Chennai.

2.The Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Revenue Administration and Disaster Management Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.

4.The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.

... Respondents 1/5

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to dispose the appeal preferred by the petitioner dated 19.01.2023 followed by the remainder dated 19.07.2024 as against the seniority list published by the third respondent vide his proceedings in Na.Ka.A2/67740/2022 dated 29.12.2022, within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran For M/s.Ajmal Associates For Respondents : Mr.J.Ashok Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

Heard Mr.H.Mohammed Imran, for M/s.Ajmal Associates, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.J.Ashok, learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents.

2. The limited prayer sought for in the present writ petition is for a direction to the second respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner, dated 19.01.2023 followed by the remainder dated 19.07.2024 as against the seniority list published by the third respondent vide his proceedings in Na.Ka.A2/67740/2022 dated 29.12.2022. 2/5

3. Since the appeal is still pending, it would be appropriate to direct the second respondent to dispose it of expeditiously, within the stipulated time.

4. In view of the above observations, there shall be a direction to the second respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner, dated 19.01.2023 followed by the remainder dated 19.07.2024, as expeditiously as possible, in any event, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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To:

1.The Secretary to Government, The State of Tamil Nadu, Revenue Administration and Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, Chennai.

2.The Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Revenue Administration and Disaster Management Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.

4.The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.

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R.N.MANJULA, J.

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