G.Jayaraman v. The Secretary to Government

JUDGMENT (Judgment of the Court was delivered by S.M.Subramaniam J.) The present intra-court appeals have been instituted challenging the common writ order dated 21.11.2023 passed in W.P.Nos.11437, 11441, 11370, 11363, 9947, 11439, 9747 and of 2021.

¶2The appellants were appointed as Livestock Assistant/Inspector Grade II in Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Subordinate Service in the year 1998. They have completed the degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.,) in the year 2003. Pertinently, the appellants have continued in the post of the Livestock Inspector, and after 10 years of service from the date of passing of B.V.Sc., appellants were considered for promotion to the post of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon. All the appellants have retired from service.

¶3They set out a claim by stating that they became eligible to hold the post of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon in the year 2003 on completion of B.V.Sc., course. Therefore, their services in the post of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon is to be regularized with effect from the year 1998, the date on which they were initially appointed as Livestock Inspector.

¶4The very claim set out by the appellants is absolutely misconceived. They were appointed as Livestock Inspectors. They have completed B.V.Sc., in year 2003. As per the Service Rule and on completion of 10 years of Page3 of 5 service, they were appointed as Assistant Veterinary Surgeon. After retiring from service, they cannot claim retrospective appointment, which is unknown to service jurisprudence.

¶5The claim of the appellants are stale. The Writ Court has elaborately considered and made a finding that appellants are not entitled for any relief, and consequently dismissed the writ petitions.

¶6This Court does not find any infirmity in the common writ order dated

21.11.2023 made in W.P.Nos.11437, 11441, 11370, 11363, 9947, 11439, 9747 and of 2021. Accordingly, the writ appeals are dismissed. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, are closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (N.S.,J.) 17-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GD Note: Registry is directed to type the remaining cause titles. Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Secretary To Government Animal Husbandry Dairying And Fisheries Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

¶2The Director Of Animal Husbandry And Veterinary service, Veterinary Hospital Compound, Saidapet, Chennai 600 035

¶3The Principal Secretary To The Government Personnel and Administrative reforms Department, secretariat, Chennai 600 009. WAoNo.o1849oofo2026 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM,eJ. AND N.SENTHILKUMAR,eJ. GD WAeNo.e1849eofe2026, WAeNO.e1851eOFe2026,WAeNO.e1996eOFe2026,WAeNO.e1998eOFe2026,WAe NO.e1993eOFe2026,WAeNO.e1837eOFe2026,WAeNO.e1836eOFe2026 17-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR WA No. 1849 of 2026, WA NO. 1851 OF 2026,WA NO. 1996 OF 2026,WA NO. 1998 OF 2026,WA NO. 1993 OF 2026,WA NO. 1837 OF 2026 and WA NO. 1836 OF 2026 G.Jayaraman ..Appellant(s) Vs 1. The Secretary To Government Animal Husbandry Dairying And Fisheries Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009. 2. The Director Of Animal Husbandry And Veterinary service, Veterinary Hospital Compound, Saidapet, Chennai 600 035 3. The Principal Secretary To The Government Personnel and Administrative reforms Department, secretariat, Chennai 600 009. ..Respondent(s) Writ Appeal filed Clause 15 of the Letters Patent issuing writ of mandamus to allow the writ appeal and set aside the Order dated 21.11.2023 passed in WP.No. 11437 of 2021. In all Writ Appeals For Appellant(s): Mr.T.Ananthasekar For Respondent(s): Dr.R.Gouri, Government Counsel Page2 of 5