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V.Saritha, v. The State Of Tamilnadu,

2026-06-03Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P. No. 18419 of 2026

1. V.Saritha, W/o.Vinayagam, No.29/34,Thomas Road, Teynampet, Chennai.

2. P.Devi, W/o.Palani, B Block 11,Dr.Thomas Road, Teynampet, Chennai.

3. S.Valli, W/o.Subramani, 11/369,N.S.K.Street, Medavakkam, Kanchipuram District.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by its Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests Department, Fort St.George, Chennai

2. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Head of the Department, Forest Headquarters Building, Near Kannikapuram Check post, Guindy-Velacherry Main Road, Chennai 600 032-15

3. The Wild Life Warden, Wildlife Division, Chennai 600 022 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to consider and pass order on the petitioner representation dated 09.09.2024 for regularize the services of the petitioner with effect from dated of appointment so as to enable him to get family pension with all consequential service and monetary benefits. For Petitioner(s):

M/s. T.Dharani For Respondent(s):

Mr. K. Sathish, Government Advocate

ORDER

The present Writ Petition is filed directing the respondents to consider the petitioners' representation dated 09.09.2024 and to pass appropriate orders.

2. The case of the petitioners is that they submitted a representation dated 09.09.2024 to the respondents, seeking regularization of their services with effect from their respective dates of initial appointment to enable them to receive family pension, along with all consequential service and monetary benefits. However, the said representation has not been disposed of by the

respondents till date. Aggrieved by this inaction, the petitioners have filed the present Writ Petition.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made by the learned counsel appearing for both sides, this Court directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioners dated 09.09.2024 seeking regularisation of their services and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

03-06-2026 Asi

To

1. The Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests Department, Fort St.George,chennai

2. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Head of the Department, Forest Headquarters Building, Near Kannikapuram Checkpost, Guindy-Velacherry Main Road, Chennai 600 032-15

3. The Wild Life Warden, Wildlife Division, Chennai 600 022

P.T.ASHA, J.

Asi W.P. No. 18419 of 2026 03-06-2026