T.Kavitha v. The State Of Tamil Nadu
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 12.11.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN T.Kavitha ....
Petitioner Vs 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Additional Chief Secretary, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
2.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its Principal Secretary, Finance Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
3.The Principal Secretary/Commissioner Department of Economics and Statistics, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai-600 006.
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Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 26.09.2025 (By Post 27-09-2025) and issue the promotion order to the post of Superintendent at the Headquarters, Department of Economics and Statistics, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai- 600 006 or at Chennai District Office) Deputy Director of Statistics, Department of
Economics and Statistics, DMS Compound, Teynampet, Chennai- 600 006) instead of transferring the petitioner to any other station, in view of her family circumstances and the educational needs of her twin children (5 Years Old) studying in Chennai.
For Petitioner : Mr.P.Srinivasan For Respondents : Mr.R.U.Dinesh Rajkumar Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 26.09.2025. 2.Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.
3.Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition, the third respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner 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.
4.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
12.11.2025 Internet: Yes Index : Yes/No Lpp To 1.The Additional Chief Secretary, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
2.The Principal Secretary, Finance Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
3.The Principal Secretary/Commissioner Department of Economics and Statistics, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai-600 006.
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, Lpp 12.11.2025