Jeyadurai T v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.12.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN T.Jayadurai ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Director, Directorate of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to notionally promote him as Assistant Executive Engineer for the year 2009-2010 in the 2nd respondent department based on his representations dated 17.08.2017 and 20.03.2018 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Thalaimutharasu For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Spl. Government Pleader.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner seeks promotion as Assistant Executive Engineer for the year 2009-2010. His case is that on account of dropping of charges, his notional promotion has to be granted.

3.The petitioner is permitted to give a fresh representation to the first respondent. After receiving the same, the first respondent shall consider and dispose of the same within a period of sixteen weeks thereafter. 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. 4.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 02.12.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:

1.The Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Director, Directorate of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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