K.Ramu v. The Principal Secretary to Government,

ORDER Mr.C. Selvaraj, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the 1st respondent and Mr.S. Gopinathan, 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 petitioners were initially appointed in the erstwhile Manali Panchayat and, upon merger with the Greater Chennai Corporation in the year 2011, their services were absorbed in the Corporation. It is the case of the petitioners that similarly placed persons have been granted regularisation on completion of three years of service pursuant to the Government Orders dated 08.08.2019 and 27.08.2019 and in terms of the judgment in W.A. Page No. 2 of 5 No.1615 of 2018. It is their contention that the 2nd espondent has already forwarded proposals to the 1st respondent seeking regularisation of the petitioners.

¶3Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

¶4Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the claim, this Court directs the 1st respondent to consider the proposal sent by the 2nd respondent and pass appropriate orders on the petitioners' claim for regularisation, on par with similarly placed persons, in accordance with law and in the light of the aforesaid Government Orders as well as in the line of directions issued by this Court in W.A. No.1615 of 2018, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

18.02.2026 Index: Yes/No vsi2 To

¶1The Principal Secretary to Government Municipal Administration and Welfare Supply Department Fort St.George Chennai 600 009. Page No. 3 of 5

¶2The Commissioner Corporation of Chennai Rippon Building Chennai 600 003.

¶3The Zonal Officer/Assistant Commissioner Zone – XI, 123 Arcot Road Valasaravakkam Greater Chennai City Corporation Chennai.

¶4The Zonal Officer Zone – II, Manali Greater Chennai City Corporation Chennai. Page No. 4 of 5

M.DHANDAPANI, J. vsi2 W.P.No.4964 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 18.02.2026 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No. 4964 of 202 1. K. Ramu 2. Munusamy 3. K. Sekar … Petitioners Vs 1. The Principal Secretary to Government Municipal Administration and Welfare Supply Department Fort St.George Chennai 600 009. 2. The Commissioner Corporation of Chennai Rippon Building Chennai 600 003. 3. The Zonal Officer/Assistant Commissioner Zone – XI, 123 Arcot Road Valasaravakkam Greater Chennai City Corporation Chennai. 4. The Zonal Officer Zone – II, Manali Greater Chennai City Corporation Chennai. … Respondents Page No. 1 of 5 Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of a Writ of mandamus to direct the second respondent to consider on the petitioner's representation dated 24/10/2025 to regularise the services of the petitioner on completion of 3 years of service from the date of their original appointment in the light of the orders passed by the first respondent in G.O.(D) No.609 Municipal Administration and Water Supplies (MC 3) Department dated 17/10/2025 with all consequential service and monetary benefits within a time frame. For Petitioners : Mr.R.Kishore for M/s.G.Bala and Daisy For Respondents : Mr.C.Selvaraj Addl. Govt. Pleader for R1 Mr.S.Gopinathan for RR2 to 4 - - -