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Madras High CourtWP/6765/2026disposed of with direction

P.Parthiban v. The Principal Secretary To Governemnt,

2026-02-25Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M. DHANDAPANI P.Parthiban Petitioner Vs

1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Additional Chief Secretary Revenue And Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

3.The Commissioner of Revenue Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

4.The District Collector Chengalpattu District, Chengalpattu.

5.The District Revenue Officer Chengalpattu District, Chengalpattu.

Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to pass orders on the petitioner's representation submitted with request to give promotion to the post of Assistant by considering the petitioner representation dated 08.08.2025.

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For Petitioner : Mr.P. Murali For Respondents : Mr.M. Rajendiran Addl. Govt. Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a direction to the 2nd respondent to pass orders on the petitioner's representation with regard to promotion to the post of Assistant by considering the petitioner's representation dated 08.08.2025.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that he was appointed as a Typist on 07.05.2021. Thereafter, he was temporarily promoted as Senior Revenue Temporary Assistant vide proceedings dated 06.01.2025. Subsequently, by proceedings dated 21.04.2025, he was reverted to the post of Typist.

3. It is further stated that the petitioner is entitled to be promoted to the post of Assistant based on the panel prepared by the 5th respondent and in accordance with his seniority as on the date of appointment. In this regard, the petitioner has submitted a representation dated 08.08.2025 seeking promotion to the post of Assistant. However, the said representation is still pending consideration before the 2nd respondent and no orders have been passed so far. Hence this writ petition.

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4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if a direction is issued by this Court to the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 08.08.2025 in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

5. Heard both sides.

6. Considering the limited scope of the prayer sought for in the present writ petition and without going into the merits of the claim made by the petitioner, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 08.08.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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To

1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Additional Chief Secretary Revenue And Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

3.The Commissioner of Revenue Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

4.The District Collector Chengalpattu District, Chengalpattu.

5.The District Revenue Officer Chengalpattu District, Chengalpattu.

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M. DHANDAPANI, J.

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