Sivabaskaran N v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

1 W.P.(MD)NO.24431 OF 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.10.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.24431 of 2022 N.Sivabaskaran ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by the Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments (Ani4-1) Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 9.

2. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 34.

3. The Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer, Incorporated and Unincorporated, Devasam, Suchindram Post, Kanyakumari District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent No.1 to pass orders upon the proposal submitted by the respondent No.2 vide Na.Ka. No.45997/2021/U2 dated 20.01.2022 and re-fix the pay of the petitioner with all consequential benefits along with arrears within the time period stipulated by this Court. 1/3

2 W.P.(MD)NO.24431 OF 2022 For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lajapathi Roy For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.J.Ashok, Additional Government Pleader.

For R-3 : K.Sathiya Singh, Standing Counsel.

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The only request made by the writ petitioner is that the first respondent should pass order on the petition mentioned proposal.

3. No exception can be taken to the said request. The first respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned proposal and pass appropriate order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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4. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the first respondent to pass order one way or the other. This writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs.

27.10.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU To:

1. The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments (Ani4-1) Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 9.

2. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 34.

3. The Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer, Incorporated and Unincorporated, Devasam, Suchindram Post, Kanyakumari District.

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