IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATE: 11-06-2008 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.8467 of 2007 (O.A.No.6958 of 1995) Thamizhaga Arasu All Department Office Assistant State Association, Secretariat, Madras-9, rep. by its State President M.Rajagopal. .. Petitioner(Applicant) Versus 1.Government of Tamil Nadu rep. by the Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests Department, Fort St. George, Madras-9. 2. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Teynampet, Madras-6. 3.Conservator of Forests, North Arcot Ambedkar District, Vellore. .. Respondents/Respondents Prayer: This petition has been filed seeking for a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to sanction Time Scale to the 56 persons in the list, annexed to this appeal from the date on which they completed 5 years of service as per the Orders of Government. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mani For Respondents : Mr.A.N.Purusothaman Government Advocate (Forests) 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 18.7.1994, sent to the first respondent, is directed to be disposed of on merits within a specified period. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. 4. Considering the above submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 18.7.1994, on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the parties concerned, within a period of 8 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 18.7.1994, along with a copy of this order. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. csh Sd/- Assistant Registrar / True Copy / Sub. Assistant Registrar To 1. The Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests Department, Fort St. George, Madras-9. 2. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Teynampet, Madras-6. 3.The Conservator of Forests, North Arcot Ambedkar District, Vellore. Sp (co) dv/26.6. Writ Petition No.8467 of 2007 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/