Madras High CourtWP(MD)/30811/2023disposed of

Tamil Nadu Institute Of Agriculture And Horticultures v. The Secretary

2023-12-22Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Tamil Nadu Institute of Agriculture & Horticulture, Rep. by its Chairperson, Mrs.V.Kavitha, W/o.Mr.Veeramani, Door No.13/33 Sakthi Vinayagar Kovil Street, Gandhi Street, Crawford, Tiruchirappalli-620 012. ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Secretary, Dept. of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, VOC Nagar, Park Town, Chennai-600 003.

3.The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, VOC Nagar, Park Town, Chennai-600 003.

4.The Registrar, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-630 024. ... Respondents 1/4

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 and 3 to consider the representation of the petitioner institution dated 21.08.2023 to grant eligibility to the students of the petitioner institution who had completed the diploma in Agriculture and Horticulture courses offered and conducted by the petitioner institution which is affiliated and approved by the 4th respondent to apply for the exams conducted by the 2nd respondent for the recruitment to the post of Asst. Agriculture Office (AAO) and Asst. Horticulture Officer (AHO) for the ensuing years.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Porkodi for M/s.Polax Legal Solutions For Respondents : Mr.S.Ra.Ramachandran Additional Government Pleader for R1 : Mr.J.Anandkumar for R2 & R3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The first respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned representation and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve 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 first respondent to pass order one way or the other. 2/4

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 22.12.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The Secretary, Dept. of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, VOC Nagar, Park Town, Chennai-600 003.

3.The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, VOC Nagar, Park Town, Chennai-600 003.

4.The Registrar, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-630 024.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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