Madras High CourtWP(MD)/24668/2022disposed of

Kalyanasundranm.C v. The Secretary To Government

2022-10-31Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 31.10.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN C.Kalyanasundaram ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.

2.The Additional Chief Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Ezhilagam, Chennai-5.

3.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

... 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 first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 26.08.2022 and to promote him to the post of Deputy Collector in terms of seniority fixed in Roc. No. 11741/2016A.1, dated 16.08.2022 issued by the 3rd respondent. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Ponnu Pandi For Respondents : Mr.J.K.Jayaseelan Government Advocate 1/4

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The writ petitioner joined the Revenue Department as Assistant in the year 2001. He became the Deputy Tahsildar in the year 2014. According to the petitioner, he should have been made a Tahsildar in the year 2011 itself. Due to mistake committed by the authorities, his promotion was delayed by more than 10 years. The petitioner has been included in the revised list of Tahsildars in Madurai District for the year 2011 vide proceedings dated 16.08.2022 issued by the District Collector, Madurai. The petitioner's name figures at Serial No. 3(A). The petitioner's counsel points out that R.B.Prabhavathy who is figuring at Serial No.6 is presently working as RDO. According to the petitioner, he must be placed on par with the juniors. In this regard, the petitioner has given a representation dated 26.08.2022.

3. The respondents 1 & 2 are directed to pass order on the petitioner's representation on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 31.10.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/4

To 1.The Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.

2.The Additional Chief Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Ezhilagam, Chennai-5.

3.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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