IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-01-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI V.Malai Selvam S/O . VIJAYAN, SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE Kelambakkam PS, Tambaram Commissionerate Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The Director General of Police and Head of Police Force, Tamil Nadu , Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore Chennai 4

2.The additional Chief secretary to government Home (Pol.2) Department Secretariat Chennai 9 Respondent(s)

PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Section 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the claim of the petitioners for promotion as Inspector of Police, Taluk by including his name in the C List of sub Inspector of police, Taluk fit for promotion as Inspector of police, Taluk for the panel year 2024- 25 published by the 1st respondent in RC.No. NGB. I(1)/E/ 37/ 2024 (2) dated 22.11.2025 NGB Order 26/ 2025 and promote him as such with all consequential service and monetary benefits at par with his juniors and grant such other further relief.

For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Venkatramani Senior Counsel for Mr.M.Muthappan For Respondent: Mr.T.M.Rajangam Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition has bee