IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12.06.2008 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.14618 of 2006 (T) (O.A.No.5621 of 1994) O.Manogharan ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Chief Engineer Highways and Rural Works Department Chepauk, Madras 2. The Divisional Engineer Highways and Rural Works Department Dindigul ... Respondents This Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to dispose of the representation, dated 14.10.1989, 16.3.1992, 9.1.1993 and 11.5.1993. For Petitioner : Ms.Thanalakshmi For Respondents : Mr.B.K.Girish Neelakantan Government Advocate O R D E R Heard the learned counsels appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents. 2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner had submitted that this Court may be pleased to direct the respondent to dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 5.12.1993, within a specified time. 3. The learned Government Advocate has no objection for this Court passing such an order. 4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing for the parties concerned, the first respondent is directed to consider and dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 5.12.1993, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, if it has not been disposed of till date. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 5.12.1993, to the first respondent, along with a copy of this order. 5. With the above directions, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 12.6.2008 INDEX : YES INTERNET : YES M.JAICHANDREN J., lan To 1. The Chief Engineer Highways and Rural Works Department Chepauk, Madras 2. The Divisional Engineer Highways and Rural Works Department Dindigul W.P.No.14618 of 2006 (T) (O.A.No.5621 of 1994) 12.6.2008