IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATE: 25-06-2008 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.28417 of 2006 (O.A.No.2841 of 1996) K.Jayaraman .. Petitioner. Versus 1.The District Collector, Tanjore District. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Orathanadu Taluk, Tanjore District. .. Respondents. Prayer: This petition has been filed seeking for a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to appoint the applicant herein as Village Administrative Officer in Tanjore District. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Raja For Respondents : Mr.T.Sreenivasan Government Advocate 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 15.6.1995, is directed to be disposed of by the first 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. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, without going into the merits of case, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 15.6.1995, 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 15.6.1995, 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 District Collector, Tanjore District. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Orathanadu Taluk, Tanjore District. +1 cc to M/s.Muthumani Doraisamy, Advocate, SR.No.32352. 1 cc To The Government Pleader, SR.32425. Nm (co) krd / 7.7 Writ Petition No.28417 of 2006 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/