M.Sathish Kumar v. The State Of Tamilnadu
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 18-12-2025
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and WMP.Nos.36404 and 36405 of 2024 M.Sathish Kumar S/o.P.Mohan ..Petitioner Vs
1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its Secretary, Home(Transport-II) Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
2.The Principal Secretary to Government, Transport Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
3.The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, Chennai-600 003.
4.Transport Commissioner, Transport Department, Guindy, Chennai-600 032.
5.The Controller of Examination, Tamilnadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, Chennai-600 003.
....Respondents
PRAYER Writ Petition is filed under Art. 226 of Constitution of India seeking for issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records relating to the impugned notification No.11/2024 dated 13.08.2024 issued by 3rd respondent for the post of Motor vehicle Inspector Grade II and quash the same as the same is contrary to guidelines of draft rules G.O.Ms.No.457, Home (Transport.IIA)dated 28.8.2023.
For Petitioner:
Mr.U.Karunakaran For Respondents:
Mr.P.Balathandayutham Special Govt. Pleader (R1, R2 & R4) Mr.B.Vijay (R3 & R5)
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the impugned Notification issued by the 3rd respondent made in Advt. No.692, Notification No.11/2024 dated 13.08.2024 for the post of Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade II and to quash the same as the same is contrary to guidelines of draft rules G.O.Ms.No.457, Home (Transport.IIA)dated 28.8.2023.
2. Mr.U.Karunakaran, learned counsel appearing for petitioner would submit that the petitioner is a B.E. Graduate. He had filed this Writ Petition challenging the notification No.11 of 2024 dated 13.08.2024 relating to Combined Technical Services Examination (Diploma/ITI Level) by direct
recruitment for various categories of posts. However, the present Writ Petition related to Sl. No.3(4) of the notification, wherein vacancies relating to Post Code 2119, Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade II, Department of Transport and Road Safety invited applications for 45 vacancies, but so far as distribution of vacancies is concerned, there is no clarification in the notification. On that sole ground, the present Writ Petition has been filed.
3. Mr.B.Vijay, learned counsel appearing for the respondents 3 and 5 would submit that so far as the distribution of vacancies is concerned, subsequently, the respondent had issued an Addendum vide Notification No.11E/2024, dated 21.05.2025 for distribution of 56 vacancies instead of 45 vacancies. Therefore, the interference of this court with the impugned order passed by the 3rd respondent is not required.
4. Recording the same, without interfering with the impugned notification, this Writ Petition stands disposed of with a direction to the petitioner to participate in the recruitment process. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 18-12-2025 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order arr
To
1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its Secretary, Home(Transport-II) Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
2.The Principal Secretary to Government, Transport Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
3.The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, Chennai-600 003.
4.Transport Commissioner, Transport Department, Guindy, Chennai-600 032.
5.The Controller of Examination, Tamilnadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, Chennai-600 003.
M.DHANDAPANI J.
arr 18-12-2025