Manoharan D v. The Secretary

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.07.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.19884 of 2025 D.Manoharan

...Petitioner

Vs 1.The Secretary, The State Government of Tamil Nadu, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Fort St.George, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Director, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Chepauk, Chennai.

3.The District Adi Dravidar Welfare Officer, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents No.2 to disburse the salary for the period from 01.07.2021 to 30.04.2022 (10 months) with interest by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.03.2025 to the Respondent No.2 forwarded by the Respondent No.3 vide the proceedings in Na.Ka.No. Aa.Dhi.Na2/30588/2017, dated 29.04.2025 to the Respondent No.2 within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Louis For Respondents : Mr.S.R.A.Ramachandran Additional Government Pleader * * * * *

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by a Hostel Warden seeking a mandamus to direct the second respondent to consider his representation dated 24.03.2025, for disbursement of salary for the period between 01.07.2021 and 30.04.2022.

2.According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, he was reverted from the post of Graduate Warden to the post of Secondary Grade Warden without any notice or opportunity. The order of reversion was challenged by the writ petitioner in W.P(MD)No.11685 of 2021, wherein an order of interim stay was granted. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, despite an order of interim stay, he was not reinstated. Hence, a contempt petition was filed before this Court and he was reinstated in the original post, on 11.05.2022. Since he was kept out of employment for the between 01.07.2021, and 30.04.2022, salary was not disbursed to him. Seeking disbursement of the salary, the petitioner has addressed a representation to the 2/4

second respondent on 24.03.2025. So far the representation has not been considered. Hence, the present writ petition. 3.Considering the above said facts, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.03.2025, and pass orders on merits within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

28.07.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR 3/4

R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

RJR To 1.The Secretary, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Fort St.George, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Director, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Chepauk, Chennai.

3.The District Adi Dravidar Welfare Officer, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

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