M.Kumar v. The Principal Secretary to Government,

ORDER This petition has been filed to direct the respondents herein to extend the benefits of G.O.(2D).No.64 Municipal Administration and Water Supplies (MC 3) Department dated 08/08/2019 and G.O.(2D).No.68, Municipal Administration and Water Supplies (MC 3) Department 27/08/2019 and in the light of the G.O.(D).No.609 Municipal Administration and Water Supplies (MC 3) Department dated 17/10/2025 and in the light of the Division Bench Judgment in W.A.No.1615 of 2018 dated 23/11/2023 confirmed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court on 27/09/2024 in SLP (C) No.22954 of 2024 by regularizing the services of the petitioners on completion of 3 years of service from date of their original appointment with all consequential service and monetary benefits, within a time frame.

¶2Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. Page3 of 4

¶3The issue involved in the present writ petition is squarely covered by the decision of this Court in the case of The Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai and others vs. Principal Secretary to Government and others [W.A.No.1615 of 2018 dated 23.11.2023], which was confirmed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in SLP(C).No.22954 of 2024, vide order dated 27.09.2024.

¶4Accordingly, this writ petition is allowed in terms of the order in W.A.No.1615 of 2018. It is needless to state that the petitioners would be entitled to the benefit of the order, subject to their specific eligibility criteria. No costs. Consequently connected miscellaneous petition is ordered. 09-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa To

1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

2.The Directorate of Municipal Administration, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai.

3.The Commissioner, Kancheepuram Municipality, Kancheepuram. Page4 of 4

P.T.ASHA, J. ssa 09-06-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA and WMP No.20227 of 2026 1. M.Kumar 2. C.Mani 3. M.Sasikala 4. J.Kumar 5. V.Shanmugam 6. M.Ilayaraja 7. K.Raja 8. S.Pugazhendhi 9. J.Selvi 10.U.Vanitha 11.U.Kala 12.P.Kamatchi ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009. 2. The Directorate of Municipal Administration, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai. 3. The Commissioner, Kancheepuram Municipality, Kancheepuram. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to extend the benefits of G.O.(2D).No.64 Municipal Administration and Water Supplies (MC 3) Department dated 08/08/2019and G.O.(2D).No.68, Municipal Administration and Water Supplies (MC 3) Department 27/08/2019 and in the light of the G.O. (D).No.609 Municipal Administration and Water Supplies (MC 3) Department Page2 of 4 dated 17/10/2025 and in the light of the Division Bench Judgment in W.A.No.1615 of 2018 dated 23/11/2023 confirmed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court on 27/09/2024 in SLP (C) No.22954 of 2024 by regularizing the services of the petitioners on completion of 3 years of service from date of their original appointment with all consequential service and monetary benefits, within a time frame. For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Bala And Daisy For Respondent(s): Mr.AR.Balaji, Government Advocate for R1-2