IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16.11.2017 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.DURAISWAMY W.P.No.29271 of 2017 S.Jothimani ... Petitioner v.
1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Salem Limited, Salem
2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Salem Limited, Salem ... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to dispose of the appeal dated 25.08.2016 in the light of the order in Ku.No.19-2222-D2, TNSTC-2015, dated 26.05.2016 within a fixed time frame.
For Petitioner : Mr.V.Manisekaran For Respondents : Mr.R.K.Gandhi O R D E R Mr.R.K.Gandhi, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice for the respondents. By consent, the main writ petition itself is taken up for disposal at the admission stage itself.
2. The petitioner has filed the above writ petition to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st respondent to dispose of the appeal dated 25.08.2016 in the light of the order dated 26.05.2016 within a time frame.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that though the petitioner has filed the appeal as early as on 25.08.2016, the 1st respondent has not disposed of the same yet.
4. Mr.R.K.Gandhi, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the the 1st respondent may be directed to dispose of the appeal, in accordance with law, within a time frame.
5. Having regard to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, without expressing any opinion with regard to the merits of the case, I direct the 1st respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 25.08.2016, in the light of the order dated 26.05.2016, after giving an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
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With these observations, the writ petition is disposed of. No 16.11.2017 Index: No Speaking Order Note : Issue the order copy by 17.11.2017 Rj To
1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Salem Limited, Salem
2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Salem Limited, Salem M.DURAISWAMY,J.
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