Alamelu v. The Tamil Nadu Uniform Service Recruitment Board

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Alamelu S/o.Subramani, No.235B, Mariyamman Kovil Street, Nathaipettai, Ayyampettai, Kancheepuram-631 601.

..Petitioner(s) Vs The Tamil Nadu Uniform Service Recruitment Board Rep. by its Chairman, Old Commissioner of Police Office, 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 mandamus directing the respondent to give another chance to the petitioner in participate in the Phase-II (PET) Physical Efficiency Test in Grade II Police constables, Grade II Jail Warders and Fire Man-2025 by considering petitioners representation dated 20.02.2026. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.B.M.Santharam For Respondent(s):

Mrs.Sowmi Dattan, Standing Counsel

ORDER

The petition has been filed to direct the respondent to give another chance to the petitioner to participate in the Phase-II (PET) Physical Efficiency Test in

Grade II Police constables, Grade II Jail Warders and Fire Man-2025 by considering petitioners representation dated 20.02.2026

2. It is the case of the petitioner that she applied for the Grade II Police constables, Grade II Jail Warders and Fire Man-2025 examination. She cleared the written examination and thereafter, during the Phase II Physical Efficiency Test she got injured, as a result of which, she was unable to complete the same. Since she is now recovered, she is seeking another chance for the Phase II Physical Efficiency Test which was not considered by the respondent. Therefore, the petitioner is before this Court.

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

4. From the records, it is clear that the petitioner had been injured and consequently, could not participate in the subsequent events. She claims a right to seek a mandamus on the ground that the injury was no fault of hers and therefore, she should be heard. However, the notification has in great detail given the academic and other qualification experience for each post and under the heading 'cly; cWjp njh;t[' in Part III, the notification deals with the Physical Efficiency Test wherein it is stated as follows:

"(iv)njh;t[ikaj;jpy; vr;R{G;epiyapYk; cly;eyf;Fiwt[ my;yJ vt;tpjkhd fha';fSf;fhft[k; kWtha;g;g[ tH';fg;gl khl;lhJ/" By reading of the same, it clearly shows that the candidates cannot seek rights if they are injured. If one of them is permitted to do the retest, then, it would open the Pandora's box. Considering the fact that the petitioner has been given enough warning in the form of notification prospectus, this Court, cannot step into the shoes of the recruiting authority. Consequently, this writ petition stands dismissed. No costs.

08-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa To The Tamil Nadu Uniform Service Recruitment Board Rep. by its Chairman, Old Commissioner of Police Office, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008

P.T.ASHA, J.

ssa 08-04-2026