M.Chitra W/O.Murgesan v. The State of Tamilnadu

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioners' representation dated on 29.10.2025 in the light of the Government order (Nilai) No.102 Department of Highways and Minor Ports (H.M.2) dated 16.08.2024 and to appoint them in the existing or future vacancies as Gang Mazdoors in regular time scale of pay. Page3 of 5

¶2Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing today at the admission stage itself.

¶3In view of the limited prayer sought for by the petitioners in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioners' representation dated 29.10.2025 and to pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶4With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

¶5WMP.No.7840 of 2026 filed by the petitioners to permit them to join together and file a common single Writ Petition is allowed subject to payment of a Single Court fee. 27-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DP Page4 of 5 To

¶1The State Of Tamilnadu Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Highways Department, Chennai-9.

¶2The Director General Highways Department, No.76, Sardar Vallabaipatel Road, Guindy, Chennai-25.

¶3The Divisional Engineer Highways Department, Erode, Erode District-638 002.

¶4The Divisional Engineer Highways Department, Gopichettipalayam, Erode District-638 476. Page5 of 5

M.DHANDAPANI, J. DP 27-02-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI 1. M.CHITRA W/o.Murgesan Gandhi Street, Thavittupalayam, Bhavani Tk, Erode District- 638 501. 2. S.Madesh S/o.Shanmugam Karadikal Thottam, Anthiyur, Nagalur Bhavani Tk, Erode District- 638 314. 3. Dharman S/o.Muthan Ambedkar Street, Thavittupalayam, Anthiyur, Bhavani Tk,Erode District- 638 501. 4. Chelladurai S/o.Mariyappan Ambedkar Street, Thavittupalayam, Anthiyur, Bhavani Tk,Erode District- 638 501. 5. Thamilarasan S/o.Ganesan Pichampalimedu, Maikelpalayam, Anthiyur, Bhavani Tk, Erode District-638501 6. Eswaran S/o.Erusa Goundan Kesarimangalamprivu, Kesarimangalam, Bhavani Tk,Erode District- 638 311. 7. Bhagavathi S/o.Suburavu Kovilur South, Ennamangalam, Bhavani Tk,Erode District-638 501. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Of Tamilnadu Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Highways Department, Chennai-9. Page2 of 5 2. The Director General Highways Department, No.76, Sardar Vallabaipatel Road, Guindy, Chennai-25. 3. The Divisional Engineer Highways Department, Erode, Erode District- 638 002. 4. The Divisional Engineer Highways Department, Gopichettipalayam, Erode District-638 476. ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated on 29.10.2025 in the light of the Government order (Nilai) No.102 Department of Highways and Minor Ports (H.M.2) dated 16.08.2024 and direct the respondents to appoint the petitioner herein in the existing or future vacancies as Gang Mazdoors in regular time scale of pay and pass. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Packiaraj For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Balathandayutham, SGP