T. Karanathandi v. Secretary to Government, Health & Family Welfare, Chennai
2015-01-13
K.RAVICHANDRA BAABU
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JUDGMENT K. RAVICHANDRABAABU, J. 1. Mr. K.P. Krishnadoss, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents and by consent of both the parties, the main writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission. 2. Heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents. 3. The petitioner seeks for a Writ of Mandamus to direct the third respondent to consider his representation dated 18.08.2014. 4. It is seen that the petitioner was placed under suspension on 28.06.2012, on the ground that a criminal case is pending against him. 5. It is the contention of the petitioner that the said criminal case was ended in acquittal on 23.07.2014, by the judgment of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Nilakottai. Therefore, he made a representation on 18.08.2014, for revocation of the suspension and sought for other terminal benefits. It is stated that the said representation is still pending and not yet disposed of. 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and without expressing any view on such claim made by the petitioner, this Court directs the third respondent to consider the said representation of the petitioner dated 18.08.2014 and 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. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.