V.Manivannan v. the Secretary
Case brief
What is this about?
The Writ Appeal was dismissed initially but later allowed and the order of the Writ Court set aside, relying on the subsequent revision of the appellant's seniority by the TNPSC.
What did the court decide?
Order of the Writ Court is set aside; Writ Appeal allowed.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15.02.2017 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.MANIKUMAR and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.GOVINDARAJ
W.A.No.1041 of 2012
V.Manivannan .. Appellant/Petitioner
versus
- The Secretary, Tamilnadu Public Service Commission, Chennai - 2.
- The Secretary to Government,
Public & Administration Reforms Department,
Fort St. George, Chennai - 9 .. Respondents/Respondents
Writ Appeal filed against the order dated 04.01.2012 made in W.P.No.12446 of 2007 (O.A.No.465 of 2002)
WP.No.12446/2007:This Petition come to be numberal by transfer of OA.No.465/2002 from the file of the Tamil Nadu Administrative Tribunal, for directing the respondents by revise the petitioners placement in the Public Works Dept. instead of Highways and Rural Works Dept based on his marks obtained in the selection and grant him such other further relief.
For Appellant : Mr.L.Chandrakumar
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the order of the Writ Court fixation of seniority based on roster rather than rank will be disturbed due to subsequent revision of seniority.
Whether the appellant is entitled to relief regarding his placement and seniority after a revision in seniority list.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
V. Manivannan
- respondent
The Secretary, Tamilnadu Public Service Commission, Chennai
- respondent
The Secretary to Government, Public & Administration Reforms Department, Chennai
Coram
Case details
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