IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATE: 02-07-2008 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.14877 of 2006 (O.A.No.4241 of 1994) A.T.Kariappa .. Petitioner. Versus 1.The Secretary to Government, Education Department, Fort St. George, Madras-9. 2.The Director of School Education, College Road, Madras-6. .. Respondents. Prayer: This petition has been filed seeking for a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records relating to G.O.Ms.No.721, Education (S2) Department, dated 27.7.93; and quash the following portion of the Government order "Similarly he should also furnish the names of Assistant Educational Officers/Deputy Inspector of Schools and Deputy Inspector (Science) who complete five years of service on or before 30th April of every year. So that they are considered for posting as School Assistants" and direct the respondent to allow the applicant to continue as a Assistant Educational Officer till promotion to the post of Head Master. For Petitioner : Ms.Dhanalakshmi For Respondents : Mr.T.Seenivasan Additional Government Pleader O R D E R Heard the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents. 2. Though the prayer sought for by the petitioner in the present writ petition is for a larger relief, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the representation of the petitioner, dated 23.09.1993, is directed to be disposed of by the first respondent, on merits, within a specified period. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. 4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, without going into the merits of case, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 23.09.1993, on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the parties concerned, within a period of 12 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 to the first respondent a copy of the representation, dated 23.09.1993, along with a copy of this order. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Sd/ Asst. Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar csh To 1.The Secretary to Government, Education Department, Fort St. George, Madras-9. 2.The Director of School Education, College Road, Madras-6. Writ Petition No.14877 of 2006 KG (CO) SMK/23.7.08 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/