Madras High CourtWP/22233/2026disposed of

R.Krishnamoorthy v. The Principal Secretary To Government

2026-06-18Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 18-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA R.Krishnamoorthy, S/o N. Ramaiah Data Entry Operator, Tiruchirapalli city Corporation, Tiruchirappalli ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Principal Secretary To Government Municipal Administration and Water Supplies Department, Fort St George, Chennai 600 009

2. The Commissioner of Municipal Administration Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005

3. The Commissioner Tiruchirappalli City corporation, Tiruchirappalli ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first Respondent to regularize the petitioner services as Data Entry operator w.e.f 13.04.2023 with

all consequential service and monetary benefits, within a time -frame as deem fit and proper by this Court.

For Petitioner(s):

M/s.G.Bala And Daisy For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.R. Balaji, Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to regularize the petitioner's services as Data Entry Operator with effect from 13.04.2023 with all consequential service and monetary benefits, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner was appointed as a Data Entry Operator on 01.04.2002 in the erstwhile, Tiruchirapalli City Corporation. After rendering 24 years of service, the 3rd respondent sent a proposal to the 1st respondent seeking to regularize the petitioner and other similarly placed persons. However, the said proposal was rejected on the ground stating that there is no post of Data Entry operator available in the Service Rules. Therefore, the petitioner filed W.P. (Md) No.14698 of 2014 before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court,

which was dismissed on 20.08.2019. Likewise, similar writ petitions were dismissed by the Madurai Bench in W.P.(Md) Nos.15295 and 16131 of 2024. Aggrieved by the said order, writ appeals were preferred in W.A(Md) Nos.897 and 898 of 2019. The Division Bench had allowed the Writ Appeals on 05.12.2025 and directed the respondents therein to regularize the writ petitioners from 13.04.2023 in the post of Data Entry Operator sanctioned by the Government. Hence, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 17.01.2025 to the respondents seeking regularization of his services. Since no orders have been passed on the petitioner's representation till date, the petitioner is constrained to file the present writ petition.

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

4. Considering the limited scope of the prayer sought in this writ petition, and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the 1strespondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.01.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 18-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRN To

1. The Principal Secretary To Government Municipal Administration and Water Supplies Department, Fort St George, Chennai 600 009

2. The Commissioner of Municipal Administration Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005

3. The Commissioner Tiruchirappalli City corporation, Tiruchirappalli

P.T.ASHA J.

SRN 18-06-2026