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K.Alagesan v. The Engineer In Chief (General) / The Chief Engineer

2024-09-12Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.09.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.21723 of 2024 K.Alagesan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Engineer in Chief (General) The Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Chepauk, Chennai - 05.

2. The Chief Engineer, Chennai - 25.

3. The Chief Engineer,

4. The Superintendent Engineer (Buildings) Public Woks Department, 1/5

5. The Executive Engineer (Buildings), ... Respondents 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 consider the petitioner's name for promotion to the post of the Junior Engineer (Civil) in consonance with the proceedings of the third respondent dated 01.11.2022 and by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18.07.2024 that has been forwarded by the fifth respondent vide his proceedings dated 18.07.2024 to the second respondent within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Ms.AShapna for M/s.Ajmal Associates For Respondents : Mr.S.Shaji Bino Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The instant writ petition has been filed by a Draftsman working in the fifth respondent office seeking a Mandamus to consider his name for promotion to the post of Junior Engineer (Civil) in view of the proceedings of the third respondent, dated 01.11.2022.

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2. Seeking the above said benefits, the petitioner has sent a representation to the respondents on 18.07.2024 and the same has been forwarded by the fifth respondent to the second respondent herein. According to the petitioner, the proposal is pending with the second respondent.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

4. In view of the above said facts, the second respondent herein is directed to consider the representation of the writ petitioner dated 18.07.2024 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

12.09.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi 3/5

To

1. The Engineer in Chief (General) The Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Chepauk, Chennai - 05.

2. The Chief Engineer, Chennai - 25.

3. The Chief Engineer,

4. The Superintendent Engineer (Buildings) Public Woks Department,

5. The Executive Engineer (Buildings), 4/5

R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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