O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed challenging the impugned recruitment notification dated 08.03.2022, issued by the third respondent.

2. According to the petitioner, Clause-4 of the impugned recruitment notification is arbitrary and illegal. According to him, PSTM reservation under the impugned recruitment notification applies to him as well. Being an in-service candidate, the petitioner claims that he is also eligible to apply for the subject post as per the impugned recruitment notification dated 08.03.2022 under the PSTM Category.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner also contends that a clarification has been issued by the office of the respondents through their communication dated 08.08.2023 that if the candidate belongs to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Backward Classes, even an in-service candidate is eligible to apply for the subject post under the PSTM Category.

4. On the other hand, learned Additional Advocate General appearing for the respondents drew the attention of this Court to a decision of the Division Bench of this Court dated 08.10.2025, in the case of the Director General of Police / Chairman, Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board vs.