T.Rajendiran v. The Commissioner

Order This Writ petition has been filed to direct the second respondent herein to consider and pass orders on the representations of the petitioner dated 28/02/2026 to regularize the services of the petitioner as Drivers with effect from 13/12/1995 as per the Resolution dated 13/12/1995 and the ratification order dated 24/04/1998.

¶2Case of the petitioner is that the petitioner was originally appointed as Drivers through the District Employment Exchange in the year 1993. From the year 1998, the petitioner has been seeking regularisation of his service with effect from 13.12.1995. However the said relief has not been granted till date and in that regard, the petitioner has also submitted several representations including the last one dated 28.02.2026 to regularize their services from the date of their initial appointment. Since the representations were not considered, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that it would suffice, if the respondents are directed to dispose of the representation of Page3 of 5 the petitioner dated 26.02.2026 on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.

¶4The learned counsel appearing for the respondents has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court.

¶5Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

¶6In view of the limited request made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the 2nd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated

26.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶7With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SK Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Commissioner Greater Chennai City Corporation Rippon Buildings Chennai 600003.

¶2The Superintending Engineer Mechanical Engineering Department Greater Chennai City Corporation Chennai.

¶3The Joint Director Local Fund Audit Greater Chennai Corporation Chennai 600003. Page5 of 5 M.DHANDAPANI J. sk 02-06-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI T.Rajendiran S/o.Thirunavukkarasu Zone V, Lorry Station (Driver) Greater Chennai City Corporation Basin Bridge Chennai 600079. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commissioner Greater Chennai City Corporation Rippon Buildings Chennai 600003. 2. The Superintending Engineer Mechanical Engineering Department Greater Chennai City Corporation Chennai. 3. Joint Director Local Fund Audit Greater Chennai Corporation Chennai 600003. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of Idnia praying for issuance of writ of mandamus directing the second respondent herein to consider and pass orders on the representations of the petitioner dated 28/02/2026 to regularize the services of the petitioner as Drivers with effect from 13/12/1995 as per the Resolution No. 2984/95 dated 13/12/1995 of the Greater Chennai Corporation, and the ratification order issued in G.O.Ms.No. 67 Municipal Administration and Water Supplies (Ma.Na.3) Department dated 24/04/1998 and in the light of the judgment in WP.No. 6227/2022 and 25450/2021 dated 19/03/2025 together with all consequential service and monetary benefits. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Bala For Respondent(s): Mr.Abishek Murthy