S.Desingu v. Principal Secretary to Government

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- " directing the second respondent herein to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representation dated 28/11/2025 to regularize the services of the petitioner on completion of 3 years of service from dated of his original appointment i.e. with effect from 1.03.1994 in the light the orders passed by the first respondent herein in GO(D) No. 609 Municipal Administration and water supplies (MC3) department dated 17/10/2025 with all consequential service and monetary benefits within a time frame as deem fit and proper by this Honble court."

¶2The case of the petitioner is that in March 2021, he was severely affected by hepatitis. During the course of medical examination, it was found that his health condition had deteriorated following COVID-19 treatment, and he developed digestive disorders. Therefore, his doctor advised complete bed rest and in accordance with the said advice, the petitioner underwent treatment in the local hospital. Page3 of 5

¶3After recovering from the said ailments, the petitioner submitted representations along with medical certificates on 16.02.2024 and 28.11.2025, requesting permission to rejoin duty. However, despite submitting the said representations, the respondents have not considered the same and no orders have been passed till date. Aggrieved by the inaction on the part of the respondents, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition.

¶4Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side.

¶5Considering the limited relief sought for by the petitioner and also taking note of the fact that the petitioner's representation dated 28.11.2025 has not been considered to date, the Writ Petition is allowed. The 2nd respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 28.11.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 06-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHR Page4 of 5 To

¶1Principal Secretary To Government Municipal Administration and water supplies department, Fort St.George Chennai 09

¶2The commissioner Greater Chennai city corporation of Chennai, Rippon Building Chennai 03

¶3The zonal officer/ Assistant commissioner Zone XIV , Puzhuthivakkam, Greater Chennai city corporation, Chennai Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. SHR 06-03-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA S.Desingu S/o. Sapapathi , Sanitary worker, 281 (not allowed to work) Zone 14, Greater Chennai city corporation, Puzhuthivakkam, Chennai city ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Principal Secretary To Government Municipal Administration and water supplies department, Fort St.George Chennai 09 2. The commissioner Greater Chennai city corporation of Chennai, Rippon Building Chennai 03 3. The zonal officer/ Assistant commissioner Zone XIV , Puzhuthivakkam, Greater Chennai city corporation, Chennai ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent herein to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representation dated 28/11/2025 to regularize the services of the petitioner on completion of 3 years Page2 of 5 of service from dated of his original appointment i.e. with effect from 1.03.1994 in the light the orders passed by the first respondent herein in GO(D) No. 609 Municipal Administration and water supplies (MC3) department dated 17/10/2025 with all consequential service and monetary benefits within a time frame as deem fit and proper by this Honble court. For Petitioner(s): M/s..G.Bala And Daisy For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Selvaraj for R.1 Mr.S.Gopinath, Standing Counsel for R.2 and R.3.