Madras High CourtWP/4692/2026disposed of with direction

S.Ravichandran v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2026-02-13Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 13-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI S.Ravichandran ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Home (Pol VI) Department, Secretariat, Chennai 09.

2. The Director General of Police, Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai 04.

3. The Commissioner of Police, Chennai City, Chennai.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to rectify petitioner pay anomaly on par with petitioner juniors based on petitioner representation dated 01.07.2021 as well as remainder Representation dated 25.11.2025 submitted to the 3rd respondent in person. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.G.Thalaimuthurasu For Respondent(s):

Mr.M.Rajendran, AGP

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 01.07.2021, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner has made representation, dated 01.07.2021 before the respondents seeking to rectify the petitioner's pay anomaly on par with petitioner juniors. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Though many grounds have been raised in this writ petition, learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if this Court issues direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 01.07.2021, as expeditiously as possible.

4. Learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the representation of the petitioner dated 01.07.2021 will be considered and appropriate order will be passed within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

5. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials

available on record.

6. Accordingly, the third respondent is directed to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation, dated 01.07.2021, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation.

With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

13-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To:

1. The Secretary, Home (Pol VI) Department, Secretariat, Chennai 09.

2. The Director General of Police, Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai 04

3. The Commissioner of Police, Chennai City, Chennai.

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

VM 13-02-2026