G.Neduncheliyapandian v. The Additional Chief Secretary to Government

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to grant retrospective promotion, refix his seniority and extend consequential service and monetary benefits to the petitioner.

¶2The petitioner was eligible for promotion to the post of Regional Transport Officer in the 2012-2013 panel, but his name was omitted due to pending disciplinary proceedings. Though his immediate junior was promoted, the petitioner was subsequently fully exonerated and the charges against him were dropped by G.O.(D).No.560 dated 06.06.2019. Despite recommendations for retrospective promotion and restoration of seniority, no orders were passed. Consequently, his seniority was not revised, adversely affecting his further promotional prospects, including consideration for promotion to the post of Deputy Transport Commissioner. Further, the petitioner submitted representations to the respondents. However, no action has been taken so far. Hence, the present writ petition. Page2 of 5

¶3Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, without going into the merits of the case, the first respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation, which was received by the respondents on 07.04.2025 taking note of the recommendation of the Additional Chief Secretary/Transport Commissioner, Chepauk, Chennai dated 24.03.2021. 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.

¶5With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 04-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MRP Page3 of 5 To

¶1The Additional chief secretary to Government Home (Tr.II) department, Secretariat, Chennai

¶2The Transport commissioner Commissionerate of Transport and road safety, Guindy, Chennai 32

¶3The Joint Transport commissioner/ Admin Office of the Transport Commissioner, Guindy Chennai 32 Page4 of 5

P.T.ASHA, J. MRP 04-06-2026 Page5 of 5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 04-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA G.Neduncheliyapandian Regional Transport officer, Ulundurpet, No. 66 Thendral Nagar, Virudhachalam Main Road, Ulundurpet, Tamil Nadu 606 107 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional chief secretary to Government Home (Tr.II) department, Secretariat, Chennai 2. The Transport commissioner Commissionerate of Transport and Road Safety, Guindy, Chennai 32 3. The Joint Transport commissioner/ Admin Office of the Transport Commissioner, Guindy Chennai 32 ..Respondent(s) This writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to include the petitioner's name in the panel for the year 2012- 2013 and refix his seniority accordingly, to grant retrospective promotion to the petitioner as Regional Transport officer from the date on which his immediate junior was promoted, to consequently include the petitioner's name in the panel for promotion to the post of Deputy Transport Commissioner for the year 2024- 2025 and to grant all consequential service and monetary benefits. Page1 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr. U.Karunakaran For Respondent(s): Mr. A.R.Balaji, Government Advocate