IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATE: 09-02-2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.3036 of 2011 Adhiyaman .. Petitioner. Versus 1.The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Home Department, Fort St. George, Chennai. 2.The Director General of Police, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004. 3.The Superintendent of Police, District Police Office, Dharmapuri. .. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to advance the date of appointment of the petitioner from grade I Police Constable from 22.07.1997 to 25.07.1995 and the date of appointment of Head Constable from 22.07.2002 to 25.07.2000 and grant such other relief. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Rajan For Respondents: 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 second respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated, 01.02.2011, on merits, within a specified period. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 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 second respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 01.02.2011, on merits and in accordance with law, 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 01.02.2011, to the second 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. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. Sd/- Asst.Registrar /True Copy/ Sub.Asst.Registrar arr To 1.The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Home Department, Fort St. George, Chennai. 2.The Director General of Police, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004. 3.The Superintendent of Police, District Police Office, Dharmapuri. + 1 cc to Mr.G. Rajan, Advocate SR.10015 + 1 cc to Government Pleader SR.10297 W.P.No.3036 of 2011 PUR(CO) EU 3.3.11 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/