C.Dinesh @S.C.Dinesh Prakash v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- "directing the 2nd respondent to absorb and Re-assign the petitioners service in the Information Technology wing from the Electrical Department, Corporation of Chennai against the sanctioned post by retaining the petitioner working as System analyst in the Information Technology wing, Corporation of Chennai , Head Office, Ripon Buildings, considering the petitioners representation dated 08.06.2026."

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he was initially appointed by the 2nd respondent to an entry-level post in the Corporation of Chennai. Taking into consideration his educational qualifications, he was subsequently transferred and posted as a Junior Assistant in the Accounts Section. Thereafter, in view of his qualifications and expertise in Computer Science Engineering, he was assigned duties in the Information Technology Wing. Page3 of 5

¶3The petitioner would submit that though he was originally appointed as a Junior Assistant and has since been promoted to the post of Assistant Executive Engineer as reflected in his Service Register under the Electrical Engineering Department, he has, for the past 17 years, been continuously discharging duties in the Information Technology Wing. Upon promotion, he has been functioning as a System Analyst in the Information Technology Wing, which is equivalent to the post of Assistant Executive Engineer.

¶4Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation dated

08.06.2026 to the respondents seeking absorption and re-designation/re-assignment of his post and service to the Information Technology Wing, having regard to the nature of duties continuously performed by him. However, the said representation has not been considered by the respondents. 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 08.06.2026 and pass appropriate Page4 of 5 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. 10-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHR To

¶1The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. by the Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water supply department, Fort St.George, Chennai 09

¶2The commissioner Greater chennai corporation, Ripon Buildings, Chennai 03

¶3The deputy commissioner (works) Greater chennai corporation, Ripon Buildings, Chennai 03

¶4The Assistant Commissioner (General Administration and personnel), Greater chennai corporation, Ripon Buildings, Chennai 03 Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. SHR 10-07-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA C.Dinesh @ S.C.Dinesh Prakash ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. by the Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water supply department, Fort St.George, Chennai 09 2. The commissioner Greater chennai corporation, Ripon Buildings, Chennai 03 3. The deputy commissioner (works) Greater chennai corporation, Ripon Buildings, Chennai 03 4. The Assistant Commissioner (General Administration and personnel), Greater chennai corporation, Ripon Buildings, Chennai 03 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to absorb and Re-assign the petitioners service in the Information Technology wing from the Electrical Department, Corporation of Chennai against the sanctioned post by retaining the petitioner working as System analyst in the Page2 of 5 Information Technology wing, Corporation of Chennai , Head Office, Ripon Buildings, considering the petitioners representation dated 08.06.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Ashok For Respondent(s): Mr.L.Gokul Raj, Govt. Counsel for R.1 Mr.Prithvi Chopda, for Chennai Corporation, for .R.2 to R4.