IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and W.M.P.No.5258 of 2026

1. Dr.S.Jamuna

2. Dr.Major T.Magudeeswaran

3. Dr.A.Senthil kumar

4. Dr.K.Madhusudharsanan

5. Dr.R.Viswanathan

6. Dr.K.Radhika

7. Mr.R.Mohanraj

8. Dr.N.Manikandan

9. Mrs. S.Sobia

10.Dr.G.Sakthivel

11.Dr.T.N.R.Kavitha ..Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by the Secretary to Government Higher Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

2. The Commissioner of Collegiate Education, Directorate of Collegiate Education Directorate of Collegiate Education, No.577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai 600 015.

3. The Principal, Chikkaiah Government Arts and Science College, Erode 638 004. ..Respondent(s)

Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing respondents 1 and 2 to decide the representation of the petitioners dated 30/12/2025 addressed to respondent No.2 within a reasonable time as may be fixed by the Honorable Court and protect the status of the petitioners in respect of their employment in respondent No.3 College as on 11/03/2025.

For Petitioner(s) : Mr.M.Radhakrishnan For Respondent(s) : Mr.M.R.Gokul Krishnan, AGP

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioners' representation, dated 30.12.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioners have made representation, dated 30.12.2025 before the second respondent seeking to decide their seniority as per the Act. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Though many grounds have been raised in this writ petition, learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that it would suffice, if this Court issues direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioners' representation dated 30.12.2025, as expeditiously as possible.

4. Learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the representation of the petitioners dated 30.12.2025 will be considered and appropriate order will be passed within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

5. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

6. Accordingly, the second respondent is directed to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioners' representation, dated 30.12.2025, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the petitioner’s representation.

With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. 13-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No VM M.DHANDAPANI, J.

VM To:

1. The Secretary to Government Higher Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

2. The Commissioner of Collegiate Education, Directorate of Collegiate Education Directorate of Collegiate Education No.577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai 600 015. 3. The Principal, Chikkaiah Government Arts and Science College, Erode 638 004.

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