K.Rajendran v. The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu
Mandamus – Consideration of representation – Regularization of service
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (M. Dhandapani J.), WP No. 5368 of 2026, decided 19-02-2026: writ of mandamus under Article 226 seeking direction to Tamil Nadu Highways Department officials to consider petitioner K. Rajendran's representation dated 11.11.2025 for regularization of service as Technical Assistant from 01.10.1996 in terms of G.O.Ms. No.22, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (F) Department dated 28.02.2006, with monetary benefits, arrears and seniority; Court issued a limited direction to the second respondent to consider and pass orders within four weeks; petition disposed of, connected WMP No.5883 of 2026 closed, no costs; no precedent engaged; no quantum awarded.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the second respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 11.11.2025 within four weeks; writ petition disposed of; connected miscellaneous petition (WMP No.5883 of 2026) closed; no costs.