B.Nivedha Vs The Secreary to Government of Tamilnadu — Madras HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

B.Nivedha Vs The Secreary to Government of Tamilnadu — Madras HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

What the court decided

AI extract

Outcome

Amendment of the prayer in W.P.No.21630 of 2026 permitted; respondents directed to file a counter to the amended petition; Registry to carry out the necessary amendments and post the Writ Petition on 06.07.2026.

Issue for consideration

Whether the amendment petition (WMP.No.24395 of 2026) seeking to amend the prayer in W.P.No.21630 of 2026 should be allowed.

Court's answer

The Writ Miscellaneous Petition to amend the prayer in W.P.No.21630 of 2026 is ordered (allowed), and the respondents are directed to file a counter to the amended petition.

Ratio / Principle

Registry is directed to carry out the necessary amendments and post the Writ Petition on 06.07.2026.

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Madras High Court (Ms. Justice P.T. Asha), order dated 12-06-2026: WMP.No.24395 of 2026 in W.P.No.21630 of 2026 filed by B.Nivedha to amend the prayer of her pending writ petition is ordered, the learned counsel for the respondents having no objection. The amended prayer seeks (i) a G.O. from respondents 1 and 2 confirming the equivalence of the petitioner's M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Environmental Science (2020-2022) with M.Sc. Environmental Science for public employment, on the analogy of Table Agenda No. 6 in G.O.M.S.No.29 dated 09.02.2021 (the amended prayer text also refers to G.O.(M.S) No.29 dated 09.05.2021, as printed), and (ii) extension of the time stipulated in the Temporary Allotment Order bearing C.No.94/PSD-G3/2025 dated 25.05.2026 for submission of the equivalence Government Order for the post of Environmental Scientist in the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board pursuant to TNPSC Notification No.09/2025 dated 21.05.2025, with consideration of the petitioner's appointment on merits without cancelling her provisional selection. Respondents are directed to file a counter to the amended petition; Registry to carry out the necessary amendments and post the Writ Petition on 06.07.2026. Purely procedural order; no statute or precedent cited; no merits decision taken.

WMP No. 24395 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA

WMP.No.24395 of 2026 in W.P.No.21630 of 2026

B.Nivedha

..Petitioner(s)

Vs

The Secretary to Government of Tamilnadu, Department of Higher Education, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

The Vice Chairperson, Tamilnadu State Council for Higher Education, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai-600 005.

The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, VOC Nagar, Park Town, Chennai-600 003.

..Respondent(s)

Prayer: To amend the prayer of the writ petition directing the (i) directing the respondents 1 and 2 to issue a G.O. confirming the equivalence of M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Environmental Science (year 2020-2022) issued to the petitioner as equivalent to M.Sc. Environmental Science for the purpose of employment in public Services on the analogy of Table Agenda No. 6 in G.O.M.S.No.29 dated 09.02.2021 within a reasonable time and (ii) consequently direct the 3^rd respondent to extend the time stipulated in the Temporary Allotment order bearing C.No.94/ PSD - G3/ 2025 dated 25.05.2026 for submission of the required document of the Government order relating to

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equivalence of educational qualification for the post of Environmental Scientist in the Tamil Nadu Pollution control Board pursuant to Notification No 09/2025 dated 21.05.2025 and consequently consider the petitioner appointment on merits without cancelling the petitioner provisional selection, and pass Directing the (i) respondents No.1 and 2 to issue the equivalence certificate as already issued in G.O.(M.S) No.29 dated 09.05.2021 within a reasonable time and (ii) Consequently direct the 3rd respondent to extend the time stipulated in the Temporary Allotment Order bearing C.No.94/PSD-G3/2025 dated 25.05.2026 for submission of the required document of the Government Order relating to equivalence of educational qualification for the Post of Environmental Scientist in the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board pursuant to Notification No.09/2025 dated 21.05.2025 and consequently consider the petitioners appointment on merits without cancelling petitioner provisional selection.

For Petitioner(s):	Mr.P.Gunaraj
For Respondent(s):	Mr.K.Sathish, Government Advocate for R1 & R2
	Mr.I.Abrar Md.Abdullah, Standing Counsel for R3

ORDER

The present petition is filed to amend the prayer in W.P.No.21630 of

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2.The learned counsel for the respondents have no objection to the

amendment petition being allowed.

3.Accordingly, the present Writ Miscellaneous Petition is ordered. The respondents are directed to file a counter to the amended petition.

4.Registry is directed to carry out the necessary amendments and post the

Writ Petition on 06.07.2026.

12-06-2026

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To

1.The Secretary to Government of Tamilnadu, Department of Higher Education, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Vice Chairperson, Tamilnadu State Council for Higher Education, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai-600 005.

3.The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, VOC Nagar, Park Town, Chennai-600 003.

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P.T.ASHA,J.

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WMP.No.24395 of 2026 in W.P.No.21630 of 2026

12-06-2026

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