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M.Palanisamy v. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission

Madras HC28 Jan 2026WP/2295/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

Madras High Court; WP No. 2295 of 2026; M.Palanisamy v. TNPSC, Director of Prosecution and Government of Tamil Nadu; Justice M.Dhandapani; decided 28-01-2026; Article 226 mandamus regarding Assistant Public Prosecutor Grade II recruitment (notification dated 13.09.2024; interview held 11.12.2025); counsel withdrew petition with endorsement; dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to seek remedy elsewhere; no costs; connected miscellaneous petitions closed; no holdings or precedent treatment.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition dismissed as withdrawn; liberty granted to the petitioner to work out his remedy in the manner known to law; no costs; connected miscellaneous petitions closed. ¶20

M.Palanisamy Vs Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 2295 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 28-01-2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 2295 of 2026 AND WMP NO. 2543 OF 2026

M.Palanisamy

Petitioner(s)

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Rep. by its Secretary, Frazer Bridge Road, Chennai-600 003.

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2.The Director of Prosecution Office Of The Director Of Prosecution, No.5, 2nd Floor, TNSCB Complex, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai- 600 005.

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3.The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Secretariat, St. George Fort, Chennai- 600 009.

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Respondent(s)

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PRAYER; Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writs of Mandamus directing the respondents to publish the result of the interview held on 11.12.2025 to the Post of Assistant Public Prosecutor, Grade II as per the notification dated 13.09.2024 and thereby appoint petitioner to the Post of Assistant Public Prosecutor- Grade II based on Petitioner representation dated 25.12.2025 within the time as stipulated by this Honble court.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.S.Kothandaram For Respondent: Mr.P.Balathandayutham, SGP RR2 & 3 Mr.R.Bharanidharan, R1

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 2295 of 2026

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ORDER

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When the matter is taken up for hearing, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this writ petition and to that effect,

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he has made an endorsement in the bundle.

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Recording the above submission and endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to work out his remedy in the manner known to law. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are also closed.

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28-01-2026

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rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No To 1.Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Rep. by its Secretary, Frazer Bridge Road, Chennai-600 003.

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2.The Director of Prosecution Office Of The Director Of Prosecution, No.5, 2nd Floor, Tnscb Complex, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai- 600 005.

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3.The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. By Its Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Secretariat, St. George Fort, Chennai- 600 009.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 2295 of 2026

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 2295 of 2026

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M.DHANDAPANI J.

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