IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATE: 08-07-2008 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.29669 of 2006 (O.A.No.3883 of 1996) P.Palanisamy .. Petitioner. Versus 1.The State of Tamil Nadu by its Secretary and Commissioner, Forest Department, Fort St. George, Madras-9. 2.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Forest Department, 79E/81 Anna Salai, Madras-600 006. .. Respondents. Prayer: This petition has been filed seeking for a writ of Mandamus, to pass suitable orders to regularise the period of suspension between 17.1.1977 and 17.1.1983; and to direct the 2nd respondent to disburse his pay and allowance for the period between 17.1.1983 and 25.5.1993 during whicht eh applicant was under compulsory wait. For Petitioner : Ms.P.Selvi 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 4.1.96, is directed to be disposed of by the second respondent, 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. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, without going into the merits of case, the second respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 4.1.96, on merits and in accordance with law, 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 second respondent a copy of the representation, dated 4.1.96, along with a copy of this order. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. csh To 1. The Secretary and Commissioner, State of Tamil Nadu Forest Department, Fort St. George, Madras-9. 2.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Forest Department, 79E/81 Anna Salai, Madras 600 006