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Madras High CourtWP/5809/2026disposed of with direction

U.Kuppusamy v. Government Of Tamilnadu

2026-02-17Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI U.Kuppusamy Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Government Of Tamil Nadu Rep. By its principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forest Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009 2.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, (Head of Forest Force) Velachery Main Road, Guindy, Chennai-600 032.

Respondent(s) PRAYER; This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the notional promotion to the petitioners as Forest Guard on par with juniors by including their name in the panel drawn for the year 2003-2004 with effect from 31.05.2004 for purpose of getting enhanced pension (Petitioners service was regularized on par with juniors only now) and in the light of order passed by Our Honble High Court in W.P. No.15726 of 2016 dated 28.04.2016 and order in W.P. No.1229 of 2024 with dated 23.01.2024 and Order in W.P. No.47719 of 2025 dated 15.12.2025 by considering the representation 27.10.2025 in time limit to be stipulated by this Honble court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Mani For Respondent:

Mr.C.Selvaraj, AGP

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to

consider the notional promotion to the petitioners as Forest Guard on par with juniors by including their name in the panel drawn for the year 2003-2004 with effect from 31.05.2004 for purpose of getting enhanced pension (Petitioners service was regularized on par with juniors only now) and in the light of order passed by Our Honble High Court in W.P. No.15726 of 2016 dated 28.04.2016 and order in W.P. No.1229 of 2024 with dated 23.01.2024 and Order in W.P. No.47719 of 2025 dated 15.12.2025 by considering the representation 27.10.2025 in time limit to be stipulated by this Honble court.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that this Court may direct the respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representation within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent submitted that the representation will be considered and orders will be passed within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

4. Heard the learned counsel for both side and perused the materials available on record.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the limited request sought for by the petitioner, this court directs the first respondent

to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 27.10.2025 within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 17-02-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.Government Of Tamil Nadu Rep. By its principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forest Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009 2.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, (Head of Forest Force) Velachery Main Road, Guindy, Chennai-600 032.

M.DHANDAPANI J.

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