Logeshkumar v. The Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Logeshkumar ... Petitioner Vs.

The Commissioner, Sivagangai Municipality, Sivagangai District.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to follow the appointment Rules to the post of Town Planning Inspector in the respondent Municipality in transparent manner by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 11.10.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Rajagopalan For Respondent : Mr.A.Kathiravan 1/3

ORDER

The writ petitioner is an aspirant to the post of Town Planning Inspector in the respondent Municipality. As per the allegations in the affidavit, without following the due process of law, appointments are attempted to be made for the post of Town Planning Inspector. It is needless to point out that the respondent Municipality should strictly follow the Tamil Nadu Municipal Town Planning Service Rules, 1970 especially Rule 5(2) in appointing a Town Planning Inspector.

2. With the above said observation, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

01.11.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To The Commissioner, Sivagangai Municipality, Sivagangai District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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