Kanthan. G v. The Additional Chief Secretary/Commissioner Of Revenue Administration

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN G.Kanthan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Additional Chief Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai.

2.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahsildar, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to receive the petitioner's application dated 13.10.2022 and process the same by giving age relaxation for the recruitment the post of Village Servant sought to be filled up in the existing vacancies available in Kariapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District pursuant to the communication of the first respondent, dated 28.09.2022. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Anand For Respondents : Mr.R.Suresh Kumar Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner is an aspirant for the post of Village Assistant. The recruitment notification has also been issued. Unfortunately, the petitioner has become age barred. He is now 42 years old. The maximum age limit is 35 years. The petitioner seeks age relaxation. It is not for this Court to direct the respondents to grant age relaxation for the petitioner alone. Only if the legal right is shown to exist, Writ of Mandamus can be issued. The petitioner is not having any legal right as such. This writ petition is dismissed. No costs. 04.11.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No mga To 1.The Additional Chief Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai.

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2.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahsildar, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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