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R.Premkumar v. The Secretary

2026-06-01Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA R.Premkumar ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Secretary Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai-09.

2. The Director Employment and Training Department, Guindy, Chennai-032.

..Respondent(s) Prayer:

This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondents to upgrade the services of the petitioner from the cadre of Hostel Superintendent Cum Physical Training Officer after completion of 12 years of Service to upgrade the cadre as Hostel Superintendent Cum Physical Training Officer Grade- II and on completion of 24 years of Service in the cadre to upgrade the cadre as Hostel Superintendent Cum Physical Training Officer Grade- I in the appropriate scale of pay thereby grant the said promotions to the petitioner in the upgraded cadre retrospectively from the date of eligibility of promotion with all other consequential monetary and other service benefits which are all entitled to be granted to the petitioner pursuant to the representation of the petitioner dated 04.04.2026 and Consequential

proceedings in the letter No.efile.2708/P2/ 2026-1, dated 09.04.2026. For Petitioner(s):

Mr. S.Srinivasan For Respondent(s):

Mr. V.Sivalingam Government Advocate R1 & R2

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for the following relief: " To direct the respondents to upgrade the services of the petitioner from the cadre of Hostel Superintendent Cum Physical Training Officer after completion of 12 years of Service to upgrade the cadre as Hostel Superintendent Cum Physical Training Officer Grade- II and on completion of 24 years of Service in the cadre to upgrade the cadre as Hostel Superintendent Cum Physical Training Officer Grade- I in the appropriate scale of pay thereby grant the said promotions to the petitioner in the upgraded cadre retrospectively from the date of eligibility of promotion with all other consequential monetary and other service benefits which are all entitled to be granted to the petitioner pursuant to the representation of the petitioner dated 04.04.2026 and Consequential proceedings in the letter No.efile.2708/P2/ 2026-1, dated 09.04.2026."

2. Though this writ petition is filed for the aforesaid relief, the learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that it would suffice if the representation dated 04.04.2026 is disposed of within a time frame.

3. Considering the above submission without expressing any opinion on the merits of this case, the 1st respondent is directed to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above direction, this writ petition is allowed. No costs. 01-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KAN

To

1. The Secretary Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai-09.

2. The Director Employment and Training Department, Guindy, Chennai-032.

P.T.ASHA, J.

KAN 01-06-2026