V.Prabu v. The Director

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs: "directing the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioners representation dated 06.02.2026 on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame as may be stipulated by this Honble Court." Brief Facts:-

2.The petitioner was appointed as Fireman in the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services Department pursuant to proceedings dated 14.05.2013 and has been serving with an unblemished record. During his service, he successfully completed the requisite departmental and driver training and was promoted as Fireman Driver by proceedings dated 27.02.2020.

¶3The petitioner would submit that under G.O.(Ms.) No.352 dated

14.05.2012 and the subsequent G.O.(Ms.) No.45 dated 01.02.2021, the Government prescribed promotional channels for Fire and Rescue Service personnel. The petitioner would further submit that his promotion as Fireman Driver placed him under Channel-II, thereby depriving him of the opportunity to be considered under Channel-I for promotion as Leading Fireman.

¶4Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation dated

06.02.2026 seeking conversion of his post from Channel-II to Channel-I in Page3 of 5 terms of the applicable Government Orders. However, the said representation has not been considered to date. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

¶5Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the records.

¶6Considering the relief sought for by the petitioner and in the absence of any serious objection from the learned counsel appearing for the respondents, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶7Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 08-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHR Page4 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. SHR To

¶1The Director Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services, No.17, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Salai, Egmore, Chennai-600 008

¶2The Joint Director Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services, No.17, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Salai, Egmore, Chennai-600 008

¶3The District officer, Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services, Doro No.3/300, Periyar Nagar, Krishnagiri District-635 001 08-07-2026 Page5 of 5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA V.Prabu ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Director Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services, No.17, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Salai, Egmore, Chennai-600 008 2. The Joint Director Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services, No.17, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Salai, Egmore, Chennai-600 008 3. The District officer, Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services, Doro No.3/300, Periyar Nagar, Krishnagiri District-635 001 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioners representation dated 06.02.2026 on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame as may be stipulated by this Honble Court For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Murugesan For Respondent(s): Mr.AR Balaji, GA Page2 of 5