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WP No. 17582 of 2026, High Court of Judicature at Madras, decided 01-06-2026 by P.T. Asha, J. Writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking writ of mandamus to dispose of representation dated 18.03.2026 and issue special grade from 10.11.2013 with service benefits and pension. Petitioner K.Maheshwari, Assistant in Khadhi Village Board appointed 18.11.1993, transferred to Industrial and Commerce Department 02.02.2011, claimed eligibility on more than 20 years of service. Respondents: Secretary, Industrial and Commerce Department; Secretary, Handloom and Khadhi Department; Commissioner/Director, Industrial and Commerce Department; Chief Executive Officer, Khadhi and Village Industrial Board. Advocates: D.Bharathy (petitioner); V.Sivalingam, Government Advocate (R1-R3); C.Rajakumar (R4). Outcome: petition disposed of with direction to respondents to consider the representation and pass orders on merits within 8 weeks; no costs; no monetary award; no precedent cases cited.