Salauddin v. The Controller Of Examination
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 22-04-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE C.V. KARTHIKEYAN SALAUDDIN S/o. SHAHABUDDIN, NO. 33 RAMESHWARAM STREET, T. NAGAR, CHENNAI 600 017.
Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Controller Of Examination The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, No. 3 TNPSC Road, Park Town, Chennai 600 003.
2.The Secretary To Government The Personnel And Administrative Reforms Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai 600 009.
Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Section 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of mandamus to direct the first respondent for consideration of the petitioner's representation letter dated 13.03.2025 for recruitment of Assistant General Manager (post code 3342) job.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.B.Devakumar For Respondent(s):
Mr.R.Bharanidharan Standing Counsel (TNPSC )
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed in the nature of mandamus seeking a direction against the first respondent, TNPSC, to consider the letter given by the petitioner on 13.03.2025, by which letter, the petitioner claims a right to be recruited as Assistant General Manager, SIPCOT. 2.
The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the first respondent appeared through video conference and stated that the said post was reserved for General Turn (Women) and a lady had already been selected after examining her credentials.
3.
In such view of the matter, the petitioner cannot claim any right to be considered for the said post, since the post is reserved for a woman candidate and the same had been filled up by the eligible woman candidate. Therefore, mandamus cannot be issued in this writ petition.
With the above observations, this writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. 22-04-2025 nsd Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To
1. The Controller Of Examination The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, No. 3 TNPSC Road, Park Town, Chennai 600 003.
2.The Secretary To Government The Personnel And Administrative Reforms Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai 600 009.
C.V.KARTHIKEYAN J.
nsd 22-04-2025