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A. Pushpalatha (Enrl No.7401505) v. The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board,

2026-03-04Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha9 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 7751, 7930, 7814, 7890, 7933, 7804 of 2026 and WMP No.8541 of 2026 A. Pushpalatha (Enrl No.7401505) D/o.Annadurai, No.16/101, Thirumniyur, Vayalur, Karur 639119.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board, Represented by its Chairman (DGP), Old commissioner of Police Campus, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008.

2. The Chairman, Sub- Committee, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008.

..Respondent(s) WP No. 7930 of 2026 G. Nithish S/o.Ganesan No.80/2,Kamaraj street Melchokkanathapuram Theni Tamilnadu-625582 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board, Represented by its Chairman (DGP), Old commissioner of Police Campus,

Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008.

2.The Chairman, Sub- Committee, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008.

..Respondent(s) WP No. 7814 of 2026 K. Monisha (Enrolment No.5200011) D/o. M. Kuppan, Kandigai, Balapuram, R.K. Pet Taluk, Thiruvallur District -631 301 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board Represented by its Chairman (DGP), Old Commissioner of Police Campus, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008

2. The Chairman, Sub-Committee Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008 ..Respondent(s) WP No. 7890 of 2026 R. Praveen Kumar (Enrl No.2200302) S/o.Rajendiran, No.107/270, Kothapalli, Krishnagiri, Tamilnadu-606201 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board, Rep. by its Chairman (DGP)

Old Commissioner of Police Campus, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008

2. The Chairman Sub-Committee, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008 ..Respondent(s) WP No. 7933 of 2026 M.Ariharan (Enrol No.1108867) S/o.Arunagiri, 166/2, NGO Colony, Thiruvengadam, Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu-627 719 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board, Represented by its Chairman (DGP), Old commissioner of Police Campus, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008.

2. The Chairman, Sub- Committee, Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008.

..Respondent(s) WP No. 7804 of 2026 R. Aravinth (Enrl No.3001277) S/o. Ravichandran, No.3/128a, North Street, Devamangalam, Ariyalur, Tamilnadu-612902 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services

Recruitment Board Represented by its Chairman (DGP), Old Commissioner of Police Campus, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008

2. The Chairman, Sub-Committee Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus calling for the records relating to the impugned disqualification Slip dated 31/01/2026 issued by the respondents in connection with Common Recruitment 2025 and quash the same and to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 05/02/2026 for remeasurement of height and permit her to participate in the further selection process for the post of Grade -II Police Constable, Jail Warden and Fireman. WP No.

7930 of 2026 PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus calling for the records relating to the impugned disqualification slip dated 23.1.2026 issued by the respondents in connection with common Recruitment 2025 and quash the same and to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 5.2.2026 for remeasurement of height and permit him to participate in the further selection process for the post of Grade-II police constable Jail warden and Fireman. WP No. 7814 of 2026 PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus calling for the records relating to the impugned disqualification slip dated 28.01.

respondents and quash the same and further directing the 1st Respondent to consider the claim of the petitioner based on the representation dated 05.02.2026 for appointment for the post of Grade-II, Police Constable, Jail Warden and Fireman for the year 2025.

WP No. 7890 of 2026 PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus calling for the records relating to the impugned disqualification slip dated 27.01.2026 issued by the respondents in connection with common Recruitment 2025 and quash the same and to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 05.02.2026 for remeasurement of height and permit him to participate in the further selection process for the post of Grade-II Police Constable, jail warden and Fireman WP No.

7933 of 2026 PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus calling for the records relating to the impugned disqualification Slip dated 31/01/2026 issued by the respondents in connection with Common Recruitment 2025 and quash the same and to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 05/02/2026 for remeasurement of height and permit him to participate in the further selection process for the post of Grade -II Police Constable, Jail Warden and Fireman WP No. 7804 of 2026 PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus calling for the records relating to the impugned disqualification slip dated 28.01.

2026 issued by the respondents in connection with Common Recruitment 2025 and quash the same and to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 05.02.2026 for remeasurement of height and permit him to participate in the further selection process for the post of Grade -II, Police Constable, Jail Warden and Fireman.

In all WPs For Petitioner(s):

Ms.R. Rayeesa Fathima For Respondent(s):

Mr.P.Kumaresan, AAG Assisted by Ms.Sowmi Dattan, Standing Counsel for R1 and R2.

COMMON ORDER The issue that arises in these writ petitions are one and the same. Accordingly, these writ petitions are disposed of by way of this common order.

2. The case of the petitioners is that they applied for the post of Grade-II Constable Jail Warden and Fireman, pursuant to the Notification issued by the respondents and they successfully cleared the written examination. Subsequently, the respondents conducted physical measurement tests on various dates, where the petitioners were disqualified for failing to meet the minimum height requirement of 171 cm for males and 159 cm for females. Challenging these disqualification slips, the petitioners have filed these writ petitions.

3. When these matters were taken up, learned counsel for the respondents submitted that the case of similarly situated persons had already been dismissed vide order of this Court, dated 23.02.2026 made in W.P. No.7020 of 2026 and therefore, these writ petitions are liable to be dismissed in terms of the said

order.

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

5. The issue involved herein has been dealt with and negatived by this Court in W.P. No.7020 of 2026, dated 23.02.2026 and the operative portion of the said order is quoted hereunder for ready reference :- "6. The petitioners have applied for the post of Grade-II Police Constable and successfully cleared the written examination. However, they were disqualified during the Physical Efficiency Test for failing to meet the prescribed height requirements. It is pertinent to note that, pursuant to the directions issued by this Court in W.A.No. 828 of 2020 dated 05.02.2020, all physical measurements were conducted using digital electronic devices. As the measurements were recorded electronically, the possibility of manual error or variation is ruled out. Furthermore, subject matter experts have confirmed that the petitioners do not possess the requisite minimum height. Therefore, the relief sought by the petitioners cannot be granted.

In the result, these writ petitions are dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed."

6.The issue being no longer res integra as it stands squarely covered by the decision of this Court supra, these petitions are liable to be dismissed. Therefore, the claim of the petitioners are rejected in the light of the

observations made in W.P. No.7020 of 2026.

7. Accordingly, all these writ petitions are dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 04-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa In all WPs To 1.Chairman (DGP), The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board, Old commissioner of Police Campus, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008.

2.The Chairman, Sub- Committee, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008.

P.T.ASHA J.

ssa WP No. 7751 of 2026, 7930 OF 2026, 7814 OF 2026,7890 OF 2026, 7933 OF 2026 and 7804 OF 2026 04-03-2026