Petitioner challenged her disqualification and lack of appointment as a Nutrition Organizer in favor of a nearby disabled resident favored selection. Court held mere proximity does not justify interference with administrative discretion.
Petitioner's Writ Petition dismissed; connected Miscellaneous Petition closed.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 01.03.2022
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.D. AUDIKESAVALU
W.P. No. 23336 of 2017 and W.M.P. No. 24429 of 2017
S.Geetha
… Petitioner
-vs-
... Respondents
Prayer:- Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950, praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the order of the Second Respondent in Na.Ka.No.PE4/533/2016 dated 21.06.2017 and quash the same, consequently, direct the Second Respondent to appoint the Petitioner as Nutrition Organizer in the Fourth Respondent place at the Panchayat Union Primary School at K.Puthupettai, Vikravandi Taluk, Villupuram District.
For Petitioner : Mr. E.C.Ramesh
For Respondents: Mrs. C.Sangamithirai (For R1 to R3) Special Government Pleader
Mr. N.Manokaran (For R4)
O R D E R
Heard Mr. E.C.Ramesh, Learned Counsel for the Petitioner, Mrs. C.Sangamithirai, Learned Special Government Pleader
appearing for the First to Third Respondents and Mr. N.Manokaran, Learned Counsel for the Fourth Respondent and perused the materials placed on record, apart from the pleadings of the parties.
In fine, the Writ Petition is dismissed. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs.
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar(CS-VII)
//True copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
gd To 1. The Director Social Welfare and Nutrition Project Guindy, Chennai – 600 032. 2. The District Collector Villupuram District Villupuram. 3. The Thasildhar Vikavanadi Taluk Villupuram District. +1cc to Mr.N.Manokaran, Advocate SR.No.13563 +1cc to Government Pleader SR.No.14604 W.P. No. 23336 of 2017 VG II(CO) GMY(12/05/2022)
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the selection of a respondent residing 3 kms from the centre defeating a petitioner residing 500 meters away, despite petitioner's disability, warrants judicial interference.
Whether residency distance is the sole criterion for appointment under the Noon Meal Scheme without regard to category reservation.
是否存在正当理由撤销第二被告关于将任命授予第四被告的裁决
2 provisions across 2 enactments
S.Geetha
The Director Social Welfare and Nutrition Project Guindy, Chennai
The District Collector Villupuram District Villupuram
The Thasildhar Vikavanadi Taluk Villupuram District
G.Bakiyalakshmi
P.D. AUDIKESAVALU
As recorded by the court registry
Judgements on the same questions, provisions and authorities, from every court
