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S.Godhavari v. The Principal Secretary To Government

2026-03-04Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No.8120 of 2026 AND WMP NOS. 8790, 8791 & 8795 OF 2026 S.Godhavari D/o.Sethuraman S/13,Govt Quarters, Trustpuram, Kodambakkam, Chennai-600 024 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Principal Secretary to Government Commercial Taxes and Registration Department Secretariat Chennai-600 009

2. The Commissioner of Commercial Taxes Commercial Taxes and Registration Department Chepauk, Chennai-600 005

3. The Secretary Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission TNPSC Road, VOC Nagar, Park Town, Chennai-600 003

4. The Under Secretary Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission TNPSC Road, VOC Nagar, Park Town, Chennai-600 003

5. The Deputy Commissioner (St) Zone-Vi 4th Floor, PAPJM Building, Greams Road, Chennai-600 006

6. The Joint Commissioner (St) Chennai South Division No.1, Greams Road, PAPJM Building 2nd Floor, Chennai-600 006 ..Respondent(s)

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus to call for the records in the impugned order in Proc.No.6634/2023/A2 dated 12.02.2025 passed by the sixth respondent and to quash the same and to direct the respondents to reinstate the petitioner in the post of Assistant with arrears of pay and allowances and all other consequential benefits including promotion and seniority.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.Hariharan V for P.V.S.Giridhar Associates For RR 3 and 4:

Mr.Karthik Jaganath

ORDER

In light of the common order dated 05.02.2026 passed by the learned Single Judge of this Court in W.P.Nos.2889 of 2025, etc. batch, this writ petition stands allowed. No costs. Connected W.M.Ps are closed. 04-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsd

To

1. The Principal Secretary to Government Commercial Taxes and Registration Department Secretariat Chennai-600 009

2. The Commissioner of Commercial Taxes Commercial Taxes and Registration Department Chepauk, Chennai-600 005

3. The Secretary Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission TNPSC Road, VOC Nagar, Park Town, Chennai-600 003

4. The Under Secretary Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission TNPSC Road, VOC Nagar, Park Town, Chennai-600 003

5. The Deputy Commissioner (St) Zone-Vi 4th Floor, PAPJM Building, Greams Road, Chennai-600 006

6. The Joint Commissioner (St) Chennai South Division No.1, Greams Road, PAPJM Building 2nd Floor, Chennai-600 006

P.T.ASHA J.

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