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G.Munusamy, v. The State Rep. By,

2026-05-29Honourable Mr Justice G. R. Swaminathan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29-05-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G. R. SWAMINATHAN AND WMP.No. 22451 OF 2026 G.Munusamy, BT Assistant Teacher (Social Science)Government Adi dravidar Welfare High School, Koothampadi, Attur Taluk, Salem District.636109.

..Petitioner Vs

1. The State Rep. by, The Secretary to Govt. Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600009.

2. The Commissioner, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Ezhilagam Buildngs, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.

3. The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.

4. The District Adi Dravidar Welffare Officer, District Adi Dravidar Welfare Office, District Collectorate Campus, Salem District.

..Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.03.2026 and 12.05.2026, seeking transfer and posting to any one of the vacant posts of Graduate Warden in Salem District preferably in a) Government Social Justice college Students Hostel, Maravaneri, Salem -7. b) Government Social Justice Students Hostel,

Pethanaickenpalayam Taluk, Salem District, c).Government Social Justice Collect students Hostel, Vadachennimalai, Thalaivasal Taluk Salem District by considering medical and family circumstances of the petitioner within a stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.M.Rajendiran For Respondents :

Mr.Dominic S David Government Counsel

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner is presently working as BT Assistant in Government Adi Dravidar Welfare High School, Koothampadi, Attur Taluk, Salem. He seeks transfer. The petitioner has given a representation in this regard on 02.03.2026.

3. The second respondent is directed to dispose of the representation on merits within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I have not gone to the merits of the matter and it is at the discretion of the second respondent.

The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be nor order as to costs. Connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 29-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order gpa/mp

To

1. The Secretary to Govt. Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600009.

2. The Commissioner, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Ezhilagam Buildngs, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.

3. The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.

4. The District Adi Dravidar Welffare Officer, District Adi Dravidar Welfare Office, District Collectorate Campus, Salem District.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN J.

gpa/mp and WMP No. 22451 of 2026 29-05-2026