Madras High CourtWP/40769/2025disposed of

V. Sureshbabu v. The Director Generla Of Prison

2025-10-29Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29-10-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN V. Sureshbabu Petitioner Vs

1. The Director General Of Prison And Correctional Services Prison Headquarters Egmore, Chenani 600 008 2.The Superintending Of Prison Central Prison, Vellore 3.The Superintendent Of Prison Central Prison Coimbatore 641 018 Respondents PRAYER Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus,Directing respondent No. 1 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.09.2025 and decide the same on merits and in accordance within a reasonable time as may be fixed by the Honble Court.

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For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M. Radhakrishnan For Respondent:

Mr.Yogesh Kannadasan, Spl.GP

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction directing the 1st respondent to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner seeking transfer.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

3. The petitioner had joined the respondent department as Warder Gr.II at Vellore, Central Prison in the year 2011. Thereafter, he was promoted as Warder Gr.I. While being so, the petitioner was transferred to Central Prison, Coimbatore on 02.06.2025 and joined there. Now, the petitioner submitted a representation seeking transfer to either Salem or Chennai on the ground of family circumstances.

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4. On instruction, Mr. Yogesh Kannadasan, learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents submitted that the petitioner had joined the Central Prison, Coimbatore only on 02.06.2025 and therefore within a period of 4 months, the request made by the petitioner seeking further transfer cannot be considered.

5. Admittedly, the petitioner had joined the Central Prison, Coimbatore only on 02.06.2025. Therefore, the request made by the petitioner seeking further transfer cannot be considered at this stage. However, if any vacancy arises in the future, the respondents are directed to consider the request made by the petitioner.

6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 29-10-2025 shr Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes 3/5

To 1.The Director General Of Prison And Correctional Services Prison Headquarters Egmore, Chenani 600 008 2.The Superintending Of Prison Central Prison, Vellore 3.The Superintendent Of Prison Central Prison Coimbatore 641 018 4/5

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J.

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