K.Tamizhselvan v. State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER This petition has been filed seeking a direction to directing the respondents 2 and 3 herein to consider the representation of the petitioner dated

05.01.2026 regarding the candidature of the petitioner, Vide Roll No.1151096 for selection to the unfilled post of Sub-Inspector of Police under Schedule caste Category, Joint Recruitment 2023 caused by disqualification or provisionally selected candidate(s) and pass orders in accordance with law.

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that he is working as a Grade II Police Constable posted in Adyar Traffic Police station and was appointed in the year 2017. The in service candidates of Police Department can avail Department quota of 20% of the vacancies notified by the 3rd respondent. On

05.05.2023, the second respondent published notification inviting online application for the post of Sub Inspector of Police. For the said recruitment, the candidates have to clear two written examination. In 2024, the petitioner appeared the examinations and achieved 79.25 cut off marks. Due to age, he was not provisionally selected and was next to the last candidate in the SC category. On 30.12.2025, the respondents issued a final selected candidates list wherein it was revealed that one M.Sathish Kumar was disqualified on medical grounds leaving one unfilled post in SC category to which the petitioner is entitled. Therefore, on 05.01.2026, the petitioner submitted a representation requesting the respondents 2 and 3 to select the petitioner to the unfilled post and the same is not considered. Hence, the present writ petition.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that this Court may direct the respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representation within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

¶4The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent submitted that the representation will be considered and orders will be passed within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

¶5Heard the learned counsel for both side and perused the materials available on record.

¶6Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the limited request sought for by the petitioner, this court directs the respondents 2 & 3 respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2026 in respect of unfilled post of Sub-Inspector of Police under Scheduled Caste Category, if otherwise eligible, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶7With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 05-02-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1.State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Home, Prohibition and Excise Department, Secretariat, Chennai.

2.Director General of Police of Tamil Nadu Head Of Police Force, Tamil Nadu Police Headquarters, Dr.radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004

3.Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board, Rep. By Its Member Secretary, Old Commissioner Of Police Office Campus, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008 M.DHANDAPANI J. rli 05-02-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-02-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI K.Tamizhselvan Petitioner(s) Vs 1. State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Home, Prohibition and Excise Department, Secretariat, Chennai. 2.Director General of Police of Tamil Nadu Head Of Police Force, Tamil Nadu Police Headquarters, Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004 3.Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board, Rep. By Its Member Secretary, Old Commissioner Of Police Office Campus, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008 Respondent(s) PRAYER;This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 and 3 herein to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 05.01.2026 regarding the candidature of the petitioner, Vide Roll No.1151096 for selection to the unfilled post of Sub- Inspector of Police under Schedule caste Category, Joint Recruitment 2023 caused by disqualification or provisionally selected candidate(s) and pass orders in accordance with law within the time limit fixed by this Honourable Court For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Ravikumar For Respondent: Mr.T.M.Rajangam RR1 & 2 Ms.D.Sowmi Dattan R3