M.Kumar Vs The Principal Secretary to Government — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

M.Kumar Vs The Principal Secretary to Government — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

What the court decided

AI extract

Outcome

Writ petition allowed in terms of the order in W.A.No.1615 of 2018; petitioners entitled to the benefit of that order, subject to their specific eligibility criteria; no costs; connected miscellaneous petition (WMP No.20227 of 2026) ordered.

Issue for consideration

Whether the petitioners are entitled to a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to extend the benefits of G.O.(2D).No.64 (dated 08/08/2019), G.O.(2D).No.68 (dated 27/08/2019) and G.O.(D).No.609 (dated 17/10/2025), and to regularize their services on completion of 3 years of service from the date of their original appointment with all consequential service and monetary benefits, in the light of the Division Bench judgment in W.A.No.1615 of 2018 confirmed by the Supreme Court in SLP(C) No.22954 of 2024.

Court's answer

The issue involved in the writ petition is squarely covered by the decision of this Court in 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 by order dated 27.09.2024.

Ratio / Principle

The writ petition is allowed in terms of the order in W.A.No.1615 of 2018.

Key takeaways

The petitioners are entitled to the benefit of the order in W.A.No.1615 of 2018, subject to their specific eligibility criteria.ratio¶40

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Madras High Court (P.T. Asha, J.), WP No. 18945 of 2026, decided 09-06-2026 — Twelve petitioners sought a writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution directing the respondents to extend the benefits of G.O.(2D).No.64 (08/08/2019), G.O.(2D).No.68 (27/08/2019) and G.O.(D).No.609 (17/10/2025) and to regularize their services on completion of 3 years of service from the date of original appointment with all consequential service and monetary benefits, in light of the Division Bench judgment in W.A.No.1615 of 2018 (23.11.2023) confirmed by the Supreme Court in SLP(C) No.22954 of 2024 (27.09.2024). Held: the issue is squarely covered by that decision; writ petition allowed in terms of the order in W.A.No.1615 of 2018, the petitioners being entitled to the benefit of that order subject to their specific eligibility criteria; connected WMP No.20227 of 2026 ordered; no costs.

WP No. 18945 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-06-2026

CORAM

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

WP No. 18945 of 2026 and WMP No.20227 of 2026

M.Kumar

C.Mani

M.Sasikala

J.Kumar

V.Shanmugam

M.Ilayaraja

K.Raja

S.Pugazhendhi

J.Selvi

10.U.Vanitha 11.U.Kala 12.P.Kamatchi

..Petitioner(s)

Vs

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

The Directorate of Municipal Administration, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai.

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

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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

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

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

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.

Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

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The 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.

Accordingly, 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.

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Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No 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.

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P.T.ASHA, J.

ssa

WP No. 18945 of 2026

09-06-2026

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