S. Natarajan v. The Secretary

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.11.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.28244 of 2024 S.Natarajan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Director, Department of Agriculture, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3. The Joint Director of Agriculture, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

... 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 1 and 2 to direct the third respondent to make proper recommendation for the service benefits as per G.O.(Ms) No.97, Agriculture (AAV) Department, dated 20.02.1992, giving relaxation for Rule 9 (a) (1) of the Special Rules for Tamil Nadu Agricultural Extension service for not passed the prescribed tests 1/4

in time and pay the same by considering the petitioner's representation dated 17.10.2024, within the period as stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Haja Mohideen For Respondents : Mr.A.Baskaran Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired Assistant Agricultural Officer seeking a Mandamus for implementing G.O.(Ms) No.97, Agriculture (AAV) Department, dated 20.02.1992, giving relaxation for the Special Rules for Tamil Nadu Agricultural Extension Service.

2. According to the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, the second respondent has sought for certain details from the writ petitioner by way of proceedings dated 18.11.2024 to process the request made by the writ petitioner on 17.10.2024. After furnishing of those documents, the second respondent will proceed with the representation given by the writ petitioner.

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3. Considering the above said facts, the petitioner herein is directed to furnish all the documents as called for by the second respondent by his proceedings dated 18.11.2024. On submissions of those documents, the second respondent is directed to process the application and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of the records.

4. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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1. The Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Director, Department of Agriculture, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3. The Joint Director of Agriculture, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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