Madras High CourtWP/7465/2026disposed of with direction

Muniyappan.R v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu,

2026-02-27Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and WMP.Nos.8042 & 8043 of 2026 Muniyappan.R S/o.Rajendran, D.No.1/95 A, Pachiganapalli, Samanthamalai Post, Krishangiri Taluk and District, PIN 635115.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Government of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

2. The District Collector, Krishangiri District.

3. The Assistant Director (Panchayats), Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Krishangiri District.

..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to treat the petitioner candidature under (GT - Ex - Servicemen) General Turn - ExServicemen Category and consequently to revise the ranking list in (GT - EX - Servicemen) General Turn - Ex- Servicemen category to place the petitioner at

the appropriate rank on the basis of the marks scored in the X Standard examination.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.J.Sudhakaran For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.U.Dinesh Rajkumar, AGP

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the third respondent to treat the petitioner's candidature under (GT - Ex - Servicemen) General Turn - Ex- Servicemen Category and consequently, to revise the ranking list in (GT - EX - Servicemen) General Turn - Ex- Servicemen category and place the petitioner at the appropriate rank on the basis of the marks scored in the X Standard examination.

2. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing today at the admission stage itself.

3. In view of the limited prayer sought for by the petitioner in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.02.2026 and to pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. There shall be no order as to costs.

27-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DP To

1. The Government of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

2. The District Collector, Krishangiri District.

3. The Assistant Director (Panchayats), Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Krishangiri District.

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

DP 27-02-2026