IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON WEDNESDAY, THE 1ST JUNE 2011 / 11TH JYAISHTA 1933 WP(C).No. 13975 of 2011(V) -------------------------- PETITIONER: ------------------ ANJU.T.S, T.C. NO 39/1624, KITTU COMPOUND, MANACAUD.P.O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 009. BY ADV. SRI.KALEESWARAM RAJ RESPONDENTS: ----------------------- 1. STATE OF KERALA, REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001. 2. THE DIRECTOR OF COLLEGIATE EDUCATION, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001. 3. TAHSILDAR, TALUK OFFICE, THIRUVANANTHAPRAM - 695 001. 4. DEPUTY TAHSILDAR, TALUK OFFICE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001 5. REVENUE INSPECTOR, TALUK OFFICE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM -695 001. 6. VILLAGE OFFICER, MANACAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 009. 7. PRINCIPAL, SREE SWATHITHIRUNAL GOVERNMENT MUSIC COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001 R1 TO R7 BY SR. GOVT. PLEADER SRI. P. NARAYANAN THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 01/06/2011, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON, J. ------------------------------------------------ W.P.(C)No. 13975 OF 2011 ------------------------------------------------ DATED THIS THE 1st DAY OF JUNE, 2011 J U D G M E N T The grievance of the petitioner is that the delay on the part of the 3rd respondent in considering the application for dependency certificate, so as to secure compassionate appointment, has adversely affected the rights and interest in availing the benefit under the particular scheme, which made the Petitioner to approach this Hon'ble Court with the following prayers: (a) To issue a writ of certiorari quashing Ext.P5,P6, P7 and P8 as unjust, illegal and unsustainable; b) issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent 3 to 6 to take a decision on Ext.P14 and Ext.P15 representations within a time frame to be fixed by this Hon'ble Court. c) to issue a writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to take a decision in Ext.P1 after calling for fresh certificate/report regarding dependency from respondents 3 and 6; 2. Heard the learned Government Pleader as well. 3. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the grievance would be satisfied, if the 3rd respondent is directed to consider Ext.P15 representation preferred by the petitioner for redressal of the grievance and pass appropriate W.P (C) No.13975/2011 -2- orders thereon in the light of Ext.P12 letter dated 30-04-2010 issued by the Government. 4. After hearing both the sides, in view of the limited nature of the prayer pressed before this Court, the matter could be disposed of directing the 3rd respondent to finalize Ext.P15. Accordingly, the 3rd respondent is directed to consider Ext.P15 and pass appropriate orders thereon in accordance with law, in the light of Ext.P12 and such other orders and rules, if any. It shall be done as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within 'one month' from the date of receipt of copy of this Judgment. Petitioner will produce a copy of this Judgment along with a copy of this writ petition before the 3rd respondent. Writ Petition is disposed of. Sd/- P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON, JUDGE. AMG True copy P.A to Judge