IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED 10.02.2010 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R. SUDHAKAR W.P.Nos.1244 of 2007 (T) (O.A.No.5117 of 1999) K.NATARAJAN [ PETITIONER ] Vs 1 THE SECRETARY TO GOVT. OF TAMIL NADU, PUBLIC WORKS DEPT., CHENNAI 9. 2 THE ENGINEER-IN-CHIEF W.R.O. & C.E. P W D (GENERAL), CHEPUAK CHENNAI 5. 3 THE SECRETARY TAMIL NADU PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CHENNAI 2. [ RESPONDENTS ] PRAYER: Original Application No.5117 of 1999 was filed before the Tamil Nadu Administrative Tribunal, Madras Bench directing the respondents to accord necessary approval of the panel for the year 1998-99 and also to promote the petitioner to the post of Administrative Officer in the public works department. Since the Tamil Nadu Administrative Tribunal was abolished, the O.A was received by transfer and numbered as Writ Petition. For Petitioner ... Mr.A.Thirumurthy For Respondents ... Mr.B.Vijay, Govt. Advocate O R D E R Original Application No.5117 of 1999 was filed before the Tamil Nadu Administrative Tribunal, Madras Bench Directing the respondents to accord necessary approval of the panel for the year 1998-99 and also to promote the petitioner to the post of Administrative Officer in the public works department. Since the Tamil Nadu Administrative https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Tribunal was abolished, O.A was received by transfer and numbered as Writ Petition. 2.The learned counsel for the writ petitioner fairly submits that the representations of the petitioner dated 10.5.1999 and 23.6.1999 may be considered and disposed of on merits. 3.Considering the limited prayer sought for in the present writ petition, the first respondent is directed to consider the representations of the petitioner dated 10.5.1999 and 23.6.1999 on merits and in accordance with law. 4.Considering the lapse of long period of time, the petitioner is permitted to make a further representation if he so desires, within one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order to the Second respondent, the Engineer in Chief who shall consider and dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law within a period of three months from the date of such representation. The writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Asst. Registrar. /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar. cla To 1 THE SECRETARY TO GOVT. OF TAMIL NADU PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. CHENNAI 9. 2 THE ENGINEER-IN-CHIEF W.R.O. & C.E. P W D (GENERAL) CHEPUAK CHENNAI 5. 3 THE SECRETARY TAMIL NADU PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CHENNAI 2. W.P.No.1244 of 2007 AKR (CO) RH (25.2.10) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/