Sarath Kumar.S v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 14.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Sarath Kumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar 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 2nd respondent to consider petitioner's application dated 13.10.2022 for the post of Village Assistant, at Chinnavannankulam Village, or at a nearby village under Scheduled Caste Reservation, under preferential quota for the Inter-Caste Married Couple (Where one of the spouse belongs to Schedule Caste / Schedule Tribes) and also under Persons studied in Tamil Medium, (PSTM Category).

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murugan For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Spl. Government Pleader.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner is an aspirant for the post of Village Assistant. The petitioner belongs to Scheduled Caste category. He has married a Christian Nadar. The inter-caste marriage certificate issued by the jurisdictional Tahsildar has been enclosed at Page No.25 of the typed set of papers. The petitioner is also said to have studied in Tamil medium.

3.The learned Special Government Pleader states that the selection process is yet to commence. Therefore, the writ petition is premature. 4.Be that as it may, the respondents are directed to consider the case of the petitioner when the selection is made on merits and in accordance with law. 5.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 14.11.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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