B. Amalraj v. The Government of Tamilnadu

ORDER Dr.T. Seenivasan, learned counsel takes notice for the 1st respondent and Mr.G.T.Subramanian, learned counsel takes notice for respondents 2 to 4. By consent of both the parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶2The case of the petitioners is that they are working as hereditary burial workers ("Parai Vettiyans") in the burial grounds at Manali New Town, Chennai, under the control of the respondents, for several years. It is their contention that as per G.O.Ms.No.18, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department dated 11.01.2008 issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu, similarly placed persons are entitled to be appointed and regularised as Burial Assistants. The petitioners have made several representations seeking regularisation in accordance with the said Government Order, including a representation through their Labour Union and a subsequent representation dated 24.09.2025. However, the same has not been considered till date. Hence, this writ petition.

¶3Heard the submissions made by learned counsel on either side and perused the entire records.

¶4Considering the limited relief sought and without expressing any opinion on merits, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioners' representation dated 24.09.2025, in the light of G.O.Ms.No.18 dated 11.01.2008 and the orders passed in respect of similarly placed persons, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5With the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

18.02.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking Order / Non-speaking order vsi2 To

¶1The Government of TamilNadu Rep. by its Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water supply department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009

2.The Commissioner Corporation of Chennai, Rippon Buildings, Chennai-600 003

3.The Health Officer Corporation of Chennai, Rippon Buildings, Chennai-600 003

4.The Assistant Commissioner Zonal Officer, Zone 2, Corporation of Chennai, Manali, Chennai-600 068

M. DHANDAPANI, J. vsi2 W.P. No.

4496 of 2026

18.02.2026 (2/2)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18.02.2026 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M. DHANDAPANI W.P. No. 4496 of 2026 1. B. Amalraj 2. M. Mohan 3. Robert 4. B. Nagarajan 5. P. Murugan 6. G. Gangatharan Petitioners Vs 1. The Government of TamilNadu Rep. by its Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water supply department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009 2.The Commissioner Corporation of Chennai, Rippon Buildings, Chennai-600 003 3.The Health Officer Corporation of Chennai, Rippon Buildings, Chennai-600 003 4.The Assistant Commissioner Zonal Officer, Zone 2, Corporation of Chennai, Manali, Chennai-600 068 Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 24.09.2025 and thereby to appoint the petitioners as Burial Ground Assistant in Ward 15 and 16 Zone, 2, Corporation of Chennai as per the directions issued in GO. Ms. No.18 Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, dated 11.01.2008 and pay the salary arrears of salary and other benefits with effect from the date of the said G.O. and Pass For Petitioners : Mr.G. Ilamurugu For Respondents : Dr.T. Seenivasan for R1 Mr.G.T. Subramanian for R2 to R4