B.Leelambigai v. The Chairperson
Case brief
What is this about?
WP No. 7330 of 2026, Madras High Court, Justice M. Dhandapani, decided 23-02-2026. Writ petition under Article 226 seeking mandamus-style direction; petitioner B.Leelambigai, Assistant Superintendent, Traffic Department, Chennai Port Authority (counsel Mr.J.Balagopal), against Chairperson and Traffic Manager, Chennai Port Authority. Issue: non-consideration for promotion to Office Superintendent despite eligibility, seniority and scheduled caste category; representation dated 21.01.2026 unanswered. Held: limited relief granted — respondents directed to consider the representation on merits and in accordance with law and pass orders within six (6) weeks after hearing; no opinion expressed on merits; petition disposed of; no costs; no adverse order, notice dispensed with. No precedents discussed.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.01.2026 on its own merits, in accordance with law, and pass appropriate orders within six weeks after hearing the petitioner and other interested parties; notice dispensed with; no order as to costs.