Madras High CourtWP/28553/2022disposed of

A.Anbu Durai v. The Commissioner Of Social Defence,

2026-03-06Honourable Mr.Justice Mohammed Shaffiq4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ A.Anbu Durai s/o.Anandhan, No.3, Vijayaragavapuram, Saligramam, Chennai-600 093.

..Petitioner(s) Vs The Commissioner of Social Defence, No.300, Purasaiwalkam High Road, Vepery, Chennai-600 010.

..Respondent(s) Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of certiorari to direct the respondent to appoint the petitioner as last grade servant in the light of the G.O. Ms. No.2535 Social Welfare Department dated 11.10.1983.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Illamvaludhi For Respondent(s):

Mrs.P.Aishwarya G.A

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for issuing a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to appoint the petitioner as last grade servant in the light of the G.O. Ms. No.2535 Social Welfare Department dated 11.10.1983.

2. At the outset, it was submitted by the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent that there is no representation of the petitioner on record to which, the learned counsel for the petitioner only seeks leave of this Court to file representation / fresh representation and would request that once it is filed and the same may be considered and orders may be passed in accordance with law including the relevant Government Order.

3. The learned Government Advocate accedes the request of the learned counsel for the petitioner.

4. Considering the above submission, this Court is inclined to dispose of the writ petition by permitting the petitioner to file a representation seeking appointment as a last grade servant in the light of G.O.Rs.No.2535 dated 11.10.1983 or any other respective Government Order, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of such representation, if any, the respondent shall consider the same on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after affording reasonable

opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and other interested persons, if any, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of such representation.

5. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 06-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order BKN

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

BKN To:

The Commissioner of Social Defence, No.300, Purasaiwalkam High Road, Vepery, Chennai-600 010.

06-03-2026