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K.Balu v. Government Of India

2025-11-134 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 13.11.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN K.Balu .. Petitioner -vs1. Government of India, Rep. By Secretary to Government, Ministry of Law and Justice, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi 110 001.

2. The Secretary to Government, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, Room No.604, A-Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi 110 001.

3. The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Appointments' and Appointment Committee, Government of India, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi 110 001.

.. Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to constitute and appoint the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other members for

National Commission for Backward Classes at the earliest and consequently direct the respondents to set up the State/Regional National Commission for Backward Classes' units. For Petitioner :

Mr.M.R.Jothimanian For Respondents :

Mr.Rajesh Vivekananthan Dy. Solicitor General of India * * * * *

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) This petition has been filed for issuance of writ of mandamus directing the respondents to constitute and appoint the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other members for National Commission for Backward Classes at the earliest and consequently direct the respondents to set up the State/Regional National Commission for Backward Classes' units.

2. Learned counsel for the respondents would submit that the process of appointment is going on and as of now, Chairperson and one Member have already been appointed and steps are being taken to complete the process.

Placing on record the aforesaid statement, this petition, at this stage, is disposed of, however, reserving liberty to revive, in case the appointment process is not completed in six months. There shall be no order as to costs.

(MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 13.11.2025 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No sra To

1. The Secretary to Government, Government of India, Ministry of Law and Justice, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi 110 001.

2. The Secretary to Government, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, Room No.604, A-Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi 110 001.

3. The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Appointments' and Appointment Committee, Government of India, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi 110 001.

THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN , J.

(sra) 13.11.2025