Ganesamoorthy. P v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.10.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Ganasamoorthy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. Revenue Divisional Officer, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Tahsildar, Thoothukudi Taluk Office, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to appoint the petitioner in the promotion post of Village Administrative Officer at Thoothukudi Division, Thoothukudi Taluk with effect from 30.08.2022 by virtue of the order in Na.Ka.P1/79622/2022 dated 30.08.2022 on the file of the District Revenue Officer, Thoothukudi.

For Petitioner : Mr.I.Pinaygash For Respondents : Mr.J.K.Jayaseelan, Government Advocate.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner's grievance was that even though the District Revenue Officer, Thoothukudi had issued an order of promotion, he has not been given posting. After the writ petition was filed, the writ petitioner has been served with posting order. The learned counsel for the petitioner would point out that the District Revenue Officer's order dated 30.08.2022 envisages posting the petitioner in Thoothukudi Division/Thoothukudi Taluk. However, the petitioner has now been posted in Srivaikuntam Taluk. Therefore, the petitioner is permitted to file a representation before the District Revenue Officer, Thoothukudi and it is for the District Revenue Officer, Thoothukudi to take a call in the matter.

3.With this liberty to the writ petitioner, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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To:

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. Revenue Divisional Officer, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Tahsildar, Thoothukudi Taluk Office, Thoothukudi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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