M.Mohan Raj v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to identify and fill up the non-joining vacancies by operating the reserve list and to consider the petitioner's candidature for appointment based on merit, by considering the petitioner's representation dated

02.03.2026. Page2 of 6

¶2The petitioner, a diploma holder in Mechanical Engineering, participated in the TNPSC recruitment process for the post of Technician(Operation) pursuant to Notification No.11/2024 dated 13.08.2024. He secured 315 marks and was placed at Overall Rank No.42, and Communal Rank No.21(BC Category, making him the immediate next candidate in the order of merit after the last selected candidate. During the selection process, several selected candidates either did not join duty or declined appointment, resulting in unfilled vacancies. Despite the availability of such non-joining vacancies and the existence of a reserve list, the respondents have failed to take steps to fill the vacancies. The 3rd respondent has stated that the reserve list can be operated only upon requisition from the 2nd respondent, whereas the 2nd respondent has neither reported the vacancies nor initiated action to fill them. The petitioner, being next in the order of merit, submitted representations seeking consideration of his candidature. As no action has been taken, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record carefully. Page3 of 6

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the second respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.03.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four(4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MRP To

¶1The Secretary to Government, The State of Tamil nadu, Animal husbandry, Dairying Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009 Page4 of 6

¶2The Director of Milk production and Dairy Development (DMPDD), Tamilnadu Co-operative Milk producers Feration Limited, Aavin Illam, TCMPF Ltd, 3A Pasumpon Muthuramalinganar Salai,Nandanam, Chennai 600 035 Tamil nadu

¶3The Secretary, Tamil nadu Public Service Commission TNPSC Road V.O.C. Nagar Park Town, Chennai 600 003 Tamil Nadu Page5 of 6

P.T.ASHA, J. MRP 02-06-2026 Page6 of 6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA M.Mohan Raj S/o Murugesan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The state of Tamil nadu, Represented by Secretary to Government, Animal husbandry, Dairying Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009 2. Tamilnadu Co-operative Milk producers Federation Limited, Represented by its Director of Milk production and Dairy Development (DMPDD) Aavin Illam, TCMPF Ltd, 3A Pasumpon Muthuramalinganar Salai, Nandanam, Chennai 600 035, Tamil nadu 3. Tamil nadu Public Service Commission Represented by its Secretary, TNPSC Road V.O.C. Nagar Park Town, Chennai 600 003 Tamil Nadu ..Respondent(s) Page1 of 6 This writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of mandamus directing the 2nd Respondent to consider the petitioner's Representation dated 02.03.2026 and consequently directing the 2nd and 3rd Respondents to identify and fill up the non-joining vacancies in the 2nd respondent Federation by operating the reserve list through the 3rd Respondent commission and to consider the petitioner's candidature for appointment based on merit. For Petitioner(s): Mr. G. Gokul, For Respondent(s): Mr. S.Arunkumar, Standing counsel, for R1 & R2 Mr. R.Bharanidharan, TNPSC, for R3