IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATE:09.02.2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.3065 of 2011 K.Vellaiappan .... Petitioner ..Vs.. The Chief Engineer (General), Public Works Department, Chepauk,Madras-5. .... Respondent Prayer: Petition filed seeking for a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to dispose of the representation dated 09.02.2007, 20.11.2009 and 31.01.2011 and further direct the respondent to revise seniority of the petitioner from the date of his first appointment. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Raghavachari For Respondent : Mr.A.C.Mani Bharathi Government Advocate. O R D E R Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents. 2. At this stage of the hearing of the writ petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated, 31.01.2011, on merits, within a specified period. 3. The learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondent 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, the respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 31.01.2011, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing, to the petitioner and the other persons concerned, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 31.01.2011, to the respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Sd/ Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar arr To The Chief Engineer (General), Public Works Department, Chepauk,Madras-5 + 1 cc to Mr.v. Regavachari, Advocate Sr.9978 + 1 cc to the Government Pleader Sr.10321 Writ Petition No.3065 of 2011 TAM(CO) EU 4.3.11 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/