R.Ravishankar v. The Transport Commissioner,

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 1 to 4 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated

04.12.2025 seeking relinquishment of promotion.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he is working as Superintendent in the respondents Department. His next avenue of promotion under the non-technical side is Motor Vehicle Inspector (Non-Technical) and his name was included in the promotion panel by proceedings dated 27.11.2025. However, due to his personal family issues and medical condition, he requested for relinquishment of his promotion by letter dated 04.12.2025 which is pending consideration. The petitioner has joined in the present place on 31.12.2025. Page3 of 5 The grievance of the petitioner is that his name is not being considered for promotion despite his request for relinquishment of promotion, which has driven the petitioner to approach this Court by way of the present writ petition.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if the respondents are directed to dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 04.12.2025 on merits and in accordance with law, within a specific period.

¶4The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court.

¶5Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

¶6In view of the limited request made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 04.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page4 of 5

¶7With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 19-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssb To

¶1The Transport Commissioner, Commissionerate of Transport and Road Safety, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.

¶2The Joint Transport Commissioner (Administration), Commissionerate of Transport and Road Safety, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.

¶3The Deputy Transport Commissioner, (Administration), Commissionerate of Transport and Road Safety, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.

¶4The Regional Transport Officer, Office of the RTO, Tiruppur South, VeerapandiPirivu, Tiruppur - 607 001. Page5 of 5 M.DHANDAPANI J. ssb 19-02-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No.6803 of 2026 R.Ravishankar ..Petitioner Vs. 1. The Transport Commissioner, Commissionerate of Transport and Road Safety, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032. 2. The Joint Transport Commissioner, (Administration), Commissionerate of Transport and Road Safety, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032. 3. The Deputy Transport Commissioner, (Administration), Commissionerate of Transport and Road Safety, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032. 4. The Regional Transport Officer, Office of the RTO, Tiruppur South, Veerapandi Pirivu, Tiruppur - 607 001. ..Respondents Page2 of 5 Prayer : Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to consider and pass orders on the representation dated 04.12.2025 seeking relinquishment of promotion as forwarded in Ref.No.56358 on merits and within a time to be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Ms.N.R.Jasmine Padma For Respondents : Mr.Balamurugan Government Advocate