Rajendran v. The Secretary To The Government

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.10.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Rajendran ... Petitioner Vs The Secretary to the Government, Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes And Minorities Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to dispose of the appeal petition preferred by the petitioner dated 09.08.2018 within the time period stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.I.Siva Balan For Respondent : Mr.A.K.Manikkam Special Government Pleader 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner had suffered a punishment of stoppage of increment of three months without cumulative effect. Questioning the same, he has filed an appeal before the respondent. The petitioner wants the same to be disposed of. The appeal was preferred by the petitioner wayback in the year 09.08.2018. No exception can be taken to the petitioner's request.

3. The respondent is directed to dispose of the petition mentioned appeal on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. This writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 20.10.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No mga Note: Issue Order Copy on 27.10.2022.

To The Secretary to the Government, Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes And Minorities Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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