This Writ petition has been filed by the petitioner for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to appoint the petitioner in any suitable post in the respondents Department under Compassionate Appointment Scheme, by considering the representation of the petitioner, dated 03.08.2015.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.
3. Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar, learned Government Advocate, takes notice for the respondents. By consent, the Writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.
4. Though the Writ petition is for issuing a positive direction, the learned counsel for the petitioner submit that the petitioner will be satisfied if a direction is issued to the respondents to consider the application of the petitioner, dated 03.08.2015.
5. Considering the limited scope of the request of the learned counsel for the Writ petitioner, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court is inclined to issue the following direction:-
?The respondents are directed to consider the application of the petitioner, dated 03.08.2015, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.?
6. Accordingly, the Writ petition is disposed of. No costs.
To
1. The Managing Director, Tamilnadu Forest Plantation Corporation, Chennai.
2. The Regional Manager, Tamilnadu Forest Plantation Corporation, Aranthangi, Pudukottai District. .