IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 09.12.2025 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M. DHANDAPANI M.S.Selvi ...Petitioner Vs.

1.The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. By its Secretary to Government, Highways and Minor Ports Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009.

2.The Director General, Highways Department, Integrated Chief Engineer Office Campus, Guindy, Chennai – 600 025. ...Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant the petitioner retrospective promotion to the post of Chief Engineer in Highways & Minor Ports Department with effect from the date of such promotion of her immediate junior, along with all consequential service and monetary benefits with interest on the delayed payment.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.R.Rajagopal, Senior Counsel for Vijayalakshmi Rajagopal For Respondents : Mr.S.Balamurugan, Government Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition is filed to direct the respondents to grant the petitioner retrospective promotion to the post of Chief Engineer in Highways & Minor Ports Department with effect from the date of such promotion of her immediate junior, along with