IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED:09.04.2011 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.9835 of 2006 MR.P.CHANDRAN ASST. DIVISIONAL ENGINEER, SPECIAL INSPECTION SUB DIVISION, HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT, SALEM. [ PETITIONER ] Vs 1 THE CHIEF ENGINEER (GENERAL) HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT CHEPAUK CHENNAI - 600 005. 2 THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT CHENNAI - 600 009. [ RESPONDENTS] Prayer: Petition filed seeking for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.01.2006 and consequently direct him to consider the name of the petitioner in consultation with second respondent for the post of Divisional Engineer in the High Ways Department for the existing vacancy as the petitioner is being the senior most eligible person. For petitioner : Mr.K.Shahul Hameed For respondents : Mrs.D.Geetha , AGP O R D E R Heard the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of 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 first respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 24.01.2006, on merits, within a specified period. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3. The learned Additional Government Pleader, appearing on behalf of the respondents, 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 first respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 24.01.2006, 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 had not been disposed of, till date. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 24.01.2006, to the first 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. 5. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. Sd/ Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar cse To: 1 THE CHIEF ENGINEER (GENERAL) HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT CHEPAUK CHENNAI - 600 005. 2 THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT CHENNAI - 600 009. 1 cc To The Government Pleader, SR.25875. Writ Petition No.9835 of 2006 RSY(CO) RVL 27.04.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/