IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATE: 10-06-2008 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.26826 of 2006 (T) (O.A.No.6858 of 1995) Tamil Nadu Government Agriculture Graduates Association, recognised by the Government of Tamil Nadu in G.O.Ms.No.831, dated 8.8.1929 and G.O.48 of 6.5.1973 rep. by its State President K.Elango .. Petitioner. Versus 1.The State of Tamil Nadu rep. by its Secretary to Govt., Agricultural Department, Fort St. George, Madras-9. 2.State of Tamil nadu rep. by its Secretary to Government, P & AR Department, Fort St.George, Madras-9. 3.The Director of Agriculture, Chepauk, Madras-5. .. Respondents. Prayer: upon transfer OA has been numbered as W.P. and This petition has been filed seeking for a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to regularise the services of the officers mentioned in para 6(2)of the above petition who are Agricultural Officers (Extn.) recruited through the Employment Exchange and who have put in total service ranging from nearly 10 to 13 years giving them the same right as in the case of regularisation of the services of the temporary Asst. Engineers (Agriculture Engineering) issued in G.O.Ms.No.444 Agriculture (A.E.III) Dept. Dt.13.6.1990 and G.O.Ms.No.511 Agriculture (A.A.III) Dept. dated 19.9.1995. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vadivelu For Respondents : Mr.B.K.Girish Neelakantan Government Advocate https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ O R D E R Heard the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate 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 14.10.1994, sent to the first respondent, namely, the Secretary to Government, Agricultural Department, Fort Saint George, Chennai, is directed to be disposed of on merits within a specified period. 3. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. 4. Considering the above submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 14.10.1994, 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 14.10.1994, 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 Govt., Agricultural Department, Fort St. George, Madras-9. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2. The Secretary to Government, P & AR Department, Fort St.George, Madras-9. 3.The Director of Agriculture, Chepauk, Madras-5. +1cc to Govt. Pleader Sr 28463 DM (CO) km/16.6. Writ Petition No.26826 of 2006 (T) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/