K.Manokaran v. The State of Tamilnadu Rep.By Its

ORDER The present writ petition is filed praying for a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to promote the petitioner as Lecturer on par with junior with all consequential service and monetary benefits as per the service rules issued in G.O.(Ms).No.78, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments(C1-1) Department, dated 13.04.2018.

¶2At the outset, learned counsel for respondents would submit that they would consider the petitioner's representations dated 21.08.2016 and 08.03.2017 and would further submit that petitioner may submit a fresh representation seeking promotion as Lecturer on par with juniors and the same would be considered by the appropriate authority in accordance with law, within a time period to be fixed by this Court. Agreed to by petitioner.

¶3In view thereof, the writ petition is disposed of. The petitioner shall submit a fresh representation to the respondents within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If any such representation is submitted, the same shall be considered by the appropriate authority and orders shall be passed in accordance with the Service Rules after affording the petitioner, 3rd respondent and other interested parties a reasonable opportunity of hearing within a period of four weeks thereafter. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case and it is open to the concerned authority to consider the matter on its own merits and in accordance with law. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 12-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MKA To:

1.The Secretary to Government, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department, Secretariat, Chennai 9.

2.The Commissioner of Art and Culture Directorate of Art and Culture, Halls Road, Egmore, Chennai 8.

3.Mr.J.Rajendran, Lecturer, (Principal In-charge), Government College of Architecture and Sculpture, Mamallapuram, Kancheepuram District. MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ J. MKA W.P. No. 9641 of 2021 12-03-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ and W.M.P. No.23747 of 2023 K.Manokaran S/o.M.Krishnan, No.77, Five Radha Street, Anna Nagar, Mamallapuram-603 104, Chengalpattu District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamilnadu Rep.by its Secretary to Government, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department, Secretariat, Chennai 9. 2. The Commissioner of Art and Culture Directorate of Art and Culture, Halls Road, Egmore, Chennai 8. 3. J.Rajendran, Lecturer, (Principal In-charge), Government College of Architecture and Sculpture, Mamallapuram, Kancheepuram District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to promote the petitioner as Lecturer on par with junior with all consequential service and monetary benefits as per the service rules issued in G.O.(Ms).No.78, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments (C1-1) Department, dated 13.04.2018. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Arumugam For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Jeevagiridharan Additional Government Pleader