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K.Panchacharam v. the Chief Engineer

Madras HC6 Mar 2017WP(MD)/3899/2017

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What is this about?

In this writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution, the Madurai Bench directed the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation regarding promotion based on seniority as an Inspector of Hand Boring Set Grade-I without expressing an opinion on the merits.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation regarding seniority-based promotion and pass orders within eight weeks.

K.Panchacharam Vs the Chief Engineer — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2017)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 06.03.2017

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR

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W.P.(MD).No.3899 of 2017

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K.Panchacharam .. Petitioner

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Vs.

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The Chief Engineer, (Agricultural Engineering Department), 487, Anna Salai, Nandhanam, Chennai – 600 035.

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.. Respondent

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PRAYER : Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent i.e., the Chief Engineer(AED), Chennai, to pass appropriate orders on the representation, dated 23.11.2016 of the petitioner considering his seniority i.e., serial No.20 in the cadre of Inspector of Hand Boring Set Grade-III and others i.e., upto serial No.34 are serving as Inspector of Hand Boring Set Grade-I nearly for a period of one year, within a specified time frame that may be fixed by this Court and to pass such further orders as may be deemed fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Visvalingam

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For Respondent : Mr.N.S.Karthikeyan Additional Government Pleader ***

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O R D E R

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This Writ petition has been filed by the petitioner for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent i.e., the Chief Engineer(AED), Chennai to pass appropriate orders on the representation, dated 23.11.2016 of the petitioner considering his seniority i.e., serial No.20 in the cadre of Inspector of Hand Boring Set Grade-III and others i.e., upto serial No.34 are serving as Inspector of Hand Boring Set Grade-I nearly for a period of one year, within a specified time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

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2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ well as the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent.

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Mr.N.S.Karthikeyan, learned Additional Government Pleader

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takes notice for the respondent. By consent, the Writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

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The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submitted that the representation of the petitioner, dated 23.11.2016, may be directed to be considered, on merits and in accordance with law, within the time frame to be fixed by this Court.

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Considering the limited scope of prayer in the Writ petition, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court is inclined to direct the respondent/Chief Engineer, Agricultural Engineering Department, Chennai, to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 23.11.2016 and to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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Accordingly, the Writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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Sd/-

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Assistant Registrar(CS-I)

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/True Copy/

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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The Chief Engineer, (Agricultural Engineering Department), 487, Anna Salai, Nandhanam, Chennai – 600 035.

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+1cc to Mr.S.VISVALINGAM, Advocate Sr.No. 12544 +1cc to M/S THE SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER, SR.NO. 12873

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pmu AE/RR/15.03.2017/2P/4C

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ORDER MADE IN W.P.(MD).No.3899 of 2017 06.03.2017

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K.Panchacharam v. the Chief Engineer

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