IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10.06.2008 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.16286 of 2006 (T) (O.A.No.5435 of 1994) Tamil Nadu Agricultural Diploma Holders Association (Unemployed) rep. by its Secretary M.Jayaraman ... Petitioner Vs. The Secretary to Government Agricultural (AAV) Department Fort St. George, Madras ... Respondents Upon Transfer O.A. has been numbered as WP and this Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to fill the vacancies in the cadre of Assistant Agricultural Officers, as per the existing Rules. For Petitioner : Ms.Dhanalakshmi For Respondents : Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal Government Advocate O R D E R By consent of the learned counsels on either side, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal. 2. Heard the learned counsels appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents. 3. Though the prayer is for a larger relief, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner had submitted that it would suffice, if the representation of the petitioner, dated 27.7.1993, is directed to be disposed of by the respondent, within a specified period. 4. The learned Government Advocate has no objection for this Court passing such an order. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 5. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing for the parties concerned, without going into the merits of the case, the respondent is directed to consider and dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 27.7.1993, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve 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 a copy of the representation, dated 27.7.1993, to the respondent, along with a copy of this order. 6. With the above directions, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Sd/ Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar lan To The Secretary to Government Agricultural (AAV) Department Fort St. George, Madras W.P.No.16286 of 2006 (T) (O.A.No.5435 of 1994) DM(CO) RVL 17.06.2008 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/