K.Rajendran v. The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu

ORDER This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 11.11.2025 and consequently to regularize the petitioners service in terms of G.O.Ms. No.22, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (F) Department dated 28.02.2006 to sanction and release all consequential monetary benefits, including arrears of pay allowances, seniority and all attendant service benefits applicable to the post of Technical Assistant from 01.10.1996.

¶2The 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.

¶3The learned Special Government Pleader 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.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for both side and perused the materials available on record.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the limited request sought for by the petitioner, this court directs the second respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated

11.11.2025 within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. 19-02-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1.The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu Highways and Minor ports Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009

2.The Chief Engineer (General) Highways Department Office Of Hrs Campus, No.76, Sir Thomas Munro Patterson Road, Little Mount, Saidapet, Chennai-600 025

3.The Superintending Engineer (Highways Department) Project Circle, No.76, Sir Thomas Munro Patterson Road, Little Mount, Saidapet, Chennai-600 025

4.Zonal Engineer (Highways Department) Project Zone, Vellore 632 006

5.Executive engineer / Divisional engineer Highways Department, Vellaikkal Medu, Katpadi, Vellore-632 007 M.DHANDAPANI J. rli 19-02-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-02-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI ANDWMP NO. 5883 OF 2026 K.Rajendran Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu Highways and Minor ports Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009 2.The Chief Engineer (General) Highways Department Office Of Hrs Campus, No.76, Sir Thomas Munro Patterson Road, Little Mount, Saidapet, Chennai-600 025 3.The Superintending Engineer (Highways Department) Project Circle, No.76, Sir Thomas Munro Patterson Road, Little Mount, Saidapet, Chennai-600 025 4.Zonal Engineer (Highways Department) Project Zone, Vellore 632 006. 5.Executive engineer / Divisional engineer Highways Department, Vellaikkal Medu, Katpadi, Vellore-632 007 Respondent(s) PRAYER; This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 11.11.2025 and consequently to regularize the petitioners service in terms of G.O.Ms. No.22, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (F) Department dated 28.02.2006 to sanction and release all consequential monetary benefits, including arrears of pay allowances, seniority and all attendant service benefits applicable to the post of Technical Assistant from 01.10.1996 on merits and in accordance with law. For Petitioner(s): M/s.R.Janani For Respondent: Mr.P.Balathandayutham, SGP