Uma.S v. The Chief Engineer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Uma ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Chief Engineer, Tamil Nadu Public Works Department, Chepauk, Chennai.

2.The Chief Engineer, Water Resource Department, SG & SWRDC, Tharamani, Chennai.

3.The Superintendent Engineer, Ground Water Circle, Public Works Department, Thanjavur.

4.The Executive Engineer, Ground Water Division, Trichy.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to appoint the petitioner as sweeper in the existing vacancy at the office of the respondents 1/4

based on the proceedings Na.Ka.No.228M/NIU2/2021 dated 27.10.2021 of the fourth respondent considering the petitioner's representation, dated 09.05.2022 within period that may be stipulated by this court. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Kandhavadivelan For Respondents : Mr.J.K.Jayaseelan Government Advocate

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. All that the petitioner seeks is consideration of the petition mentioned representation.

3. The fourth respondent is directed to enquire into the petition mentioned representation dated 09.05.2022 and pass final order 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. It is open to the fourth respondent to pass order one way or other.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 29.11.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No mga 2/4

To 1.The Chief Engineer, Tamil Nadu Public Works Department, Chepauk, Chennai.

2.The Chief Engineer, Water Resource Department, SG & SWRDC, Tharamani, Chennai.

3.The Superintendent Engineer, Ground Water Circle, Public Works Department, Thanjavur.

4.The Executive Engineer, Ground Water Division, Trichy.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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