Ahila Maheswari v. The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary
Service matter – Promotion as Deputy Thasildar
Case brief
What is this about?
WP(MD) No.1624 of 2026, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 05.02.2026 by B.Pugalandhi, J. Petitioner Ahila Maheswari, Senior Revenue Inspector, sought promotion as Deputy Thasildar and inclusion in the seniority panel; rejection by District Collector, Tirunelveli (order dated 10.06.2025) challenged via revision application dated 07.10.2025 before Commissioner of Revenue Administration. Court disposed of the writ petition directing the 2nd respondent to expedite disposal of the pending revision application; no costs. Keywords: service law, promotion, seniority panel, Deputy Thasildar, Revenue Inspector, revision application, mandamus, Article 226.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the 2nd respondent to dispose of the petitioner's revision application dated 07.10.2025 as expeditiously as possible; no costs awarded. ¶31