Dr.M.P.Muthuraj, v. The Commissioner of
Case brief
What is this about?
This writ petition sought a direction under Article 226 of the Constitution for the Commissioner of Technical Education to decide the petitioner's promotion application regarding a higher scale of pay. The government pleader conceded the limited request, and the court directed the respondent to pass orders on the merits within twelve weeks without expressing an opinion on the merits.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the first respondent to pass orders on the petitioner's application on merits within twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.