Disposed

Prof.Dr.M.Lakshmi v. the Secretary to Government

Madras HC19 Mar 2024WP/7037/2024

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What is this about?

College teacher sought regularisation of services with time scale of pay and pensionary benefits from her 2015 appointment. Without deciding merits, the court directed the Principal to consider her case and pass orders on merits in accordance with law within twelve weeks.

What did the court decide?

Fifth respondent directed to consider petitioner's case and pass orders within twelve weeks; writ petition disposed, W.M.P. closed, no costs.

Prof.Dr.M.Lakshmi Vs the Secretary to… — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2024)

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W.P.No.7037 of 2024

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 19.03.2024

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN

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W.P.No.7037 of 2024

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and

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W.M.P.No.7864 of 2024

Prof.Dr.M.Lakshmi

.... Petitioner

The Secretary to Government Higher Educational Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009.

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The Director of Collegiate Education, Office of Director of Collegiate Education, No.577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015.

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The District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

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The Tahsildar, Chatram Administration, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

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The Principal, Raja's (Arasar) College, Thiruvaiyar, Thanjavur District. .... Respondents

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W.P.No.7037 of 2024

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Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 5 to regularise the services of the petitioner and bring her under time scale of pay with all service benefits, back wages including pensionary benefits from the date of appointment i.e. 17.08.2015 to till date.

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For Petitioner : Mr.N.Sampath For R1 & R2 : Mrs.S.Anitha Special Government Pleader For R3 & R4 : Mr.R.Kumaravel Additional Government Pleader

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction directing the respondents 1 to 5 to regularise the services of the petitioner and bring her under time scale of pay with all service benefits, back wages including pensionary benefits from the date of appointment i.e., 17.08.2015 to till date.

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Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused

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the materials available on record.

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Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition, the fifth respondent is directed to consider the case of the petitioner and

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pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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W.P.No.7037 of 2024

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With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of.

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Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs.

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19.03.2024 (2/4)

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Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order Neutral Citation : Yes/No Lpp To

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The Secretary to Government Higher Educational Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009.

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The Director of Collegiate Education, Office of Director of Collegiate Education, No.577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015. 3. The District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur. 4. The Tahsildar, Chatram Administration, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District. 5. The Principal, Raja's (Arasar) College, Thiruvaiyar, Thanjavur District.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J,

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W.P.No.7037 of 2024

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W.P.No.7037 of 2024 and W.M.P.No.7864 of 2024

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19.03.2024 (2/4)

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