V.Jayabal v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR W.A.No. 961 of 2026 V.Jayabal ..Appellant Vs

1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

2. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government Finance Department, Government Of Tamil Nadu Forest Fort.St.George, Chennai 09

3. The Director Office Of Director Of Animal Husbandry And Veterinary Services, Integrated Animal Husbandry And Fisheries Department Office Complex, 571, Anna Salai, Chennai 35.

... Respondents Prayer: To set aside the order passed in W.P.No. 41124 of 2025 dated 10.11.2025.

For Appellant:

Mr.S.F.Arfan For Respondents:

Dr.R.Gouri, Govt. Counsel *****

J U D G M E N T

(Judgment of the Court was delivered by S.M.Subramaniam J.) Writ Order dated 10.11.2025 made in W.P.No.41124 of 2025 is under challenge in the present Intra Court Appeal instituted under Clause 15 of the Letters Patent. Writ Petitioner is the appellant herein.

2. Grievance of the writ petitioner is that his request to categorize the post of Animal Husbandry Assistant as Skilled Government service posts and to regularise the scale of pay with all consequential promotional and monetary benefits was declined both by Authorities as well as by Writ Court.

3. Relief sought for in the writ petition is misconceived for the reason that declaration of a post as skilled or unskilled is a policy decision to be taken by the Government. In the present case, Writ Court made a finding that the post of Assistant in the Animal Husbandry Department does not require an ITI qualification (Technical Qualification). Therefore, the said post cannot be compared with trade or technical posts, as it does not involve any specialized technical skill. Thus, the request of the writ petitioner / appellant herein was rejected by the competent authority. Writ Court also considered this aspect and dismissed the writ petition.

4. This Court does not find any acceptable reason for reconsideration of the decision of Writ Court. Consequently, the present Writ Appeal stands dismissed. No costs.

(S.M.S.,J.) (N.S.,J.) 03-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order AR To:

1. The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Principal Secretary to Government State of Tamil Nadu, Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Forest, Fort.St.George, Chennai 09

3. The Director Office of Director of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Integrated Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Department, Office Complex, 571, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 035.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM,J.

AND N.SENTHILKUMAR,J.

AR W.A.No. 961 of 2026 03-06-2026