B.Banumathi v. The Director
Case brief
What is this about?
In a writ petition under Article 226, the Madurai Bench directed the Director, Adhi Dravidar Welfare Department, to consider the petitioner's representations for promotion within four weeks.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondents to consider petitioner's representations on merits and pass appropriate orders within four weeks.
What the court decided
W.P.(MD)No.1377 of 2020
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.02.2020 CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD)No.1377 of 2020
B.Banumathi
... Petitioner
/vs./
1.The Director,
Adhi Dravidar Welfare Department,
Chepauk, Chennai.
2.The District Adhi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer,
Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. ... Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to promote the petitioner as B.T.Assistant (Mathematics) in the vacant post of Kottaiyur Government Adhi Dravidar Welfare Middle School, Kottaiyur, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 28.08.2019 and 16.12.2019 within the time frame that may be fixed by this Court.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the respondents are under a duty to consider the petitioner's representations regarding promotion in a timely manner.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
B.Banumathi
- respondent
The Director, Adhi Dravidar Welfare Department
- respondent
The District Adhi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer
Coram
Case details
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