Sundararajan.V v. The Government of Tamil Nadu

O R D E R The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired Junior Engineer from the Public Works Department seeking a mandamus as against the respondents to consider the claim of the petitioner for notional promotion with effect from the year 1997.

¶2The petitioner herein with regard to the above said request, has sent a representation to the 2nd respondent on

06.11.2023 seeking promotion with effect from the year 1997. Only on 20.11.2023, the said representation has been received and acknowledged by the 2nd respondent. Since no order has been passed, the present Writ Petition is filed.

¶3Considering the above stated facts, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner on merits and in accordance with law and pass orders within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶4With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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¶1The Government of Tamil Nadu, Represented by Principal Secretary to Government, Public Works Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009.

2.The Engineer in Chief WRO, and Chief Engineer (General), Public Work Department, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005.

R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J. CM W.P(MD)No.29463 of 2022

13.12.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.12.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR V.Sundararajan ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Government of Tamil Nadu, Represented by Principal Secretary to Government, Public Works Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 2.The Engineer in Chief WRO, and Chief Engineer (General), Public Work Department, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ in the nature of writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the claim of the petitioner for notional promotion as Junior Engineer, in the light of the representation dated 06.11.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Ravi For Respondents : Mr.T.Villawan Kothai Additional Government Pleader