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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 17295

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G. JAYACHANDRAN, K.K. RAMAKRISHNAN, JJ
K.K.Ramesh – Appellant
Versus
The Union of India, Rep. by its Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, North Block, New Delhi-110001. – Respondent
W.P.(MD)No.966 of 2026|W.M.P.(MD)No.763 of 2026



Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.T.R.Subramanian
For the Respondents:Mr.P.Thilakkumar (R3 to R6), Government Pleader, Mr.K.Gnanasekaran (R7), Government Advocate, Mr.K.P.Krsihnadoss (R1 & R2)

Vague representations in public interest litigation cannot be entertained if they do not clearly delineate actionable requests.

Headnote:This judgment analyzes the provisions under Article 226 of the Constitution of India as applied to issues concerning the welfare of migrant workers. The petitioner, seeking to safeguard the interests of migrant workers, filed for a writ of mandamus, outlining several requests for government action including surveys and social security measures, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among various government bodies. The court determined that the petition's contentions were vague and insufficient for entertaining a public interest litigation, leading to the dismissal of the petition. Ultimately, the court concluded that no order as to costs was necessary.

Table of Content
1. the importance of government action for migrant worker welfare. (Para 1)
2. court's determination of petition's vagueness and consequent dismissal. (Para 2)

7.The Director General of Police, Dr. Radhakrishna Salai, Chennai. ...Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to instruct the respondents to a) To ensure the safety of migrant workers in Tamil Nadu, the government must take several measures, including forming committees, implementing welfare schemes, raising awareness, and simplifying the grievance redressal mechanism. Government bodies such as the Labour Department and the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (TNSH) must work in coordination to ensure their employment, accommodation, health, and social security. b) To The Government of Tamil Nadu should conduct a comprehensive statewide survey to examine the conditions of migrant workers, monitor their migration patterns, employment, livelihood and safety, and undertake studies and measures to protect their interest, develop specific welfare schemes and address shortcomings in social security. c)to through the 'one nation, one ration card' scheme, migrant workers must be ensured access to food grains at their place of work. d)by considering the petitioner's representation dated 31.12.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.R.Subramanian For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilakkumar (R3 to R6)

Government Pleader Mr.K.Gnanasekaran (R7)

Government Advocate Mr.K.P.Krsihnadoss (R1 & R2)

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN, J.)

After sending a representation to the respondents herein, the petitioner herein claiming himself as a public-interested person, has filed instant writ petition seeking following directions by way of mandamus:-

a) To ensure the safety of migrant workers in Tamil Nadu, the government must take several measures, including forming committees, implementing welfare schemes, raising awareness, and simplifying the grievance redressal mechanism. Government bodies such as the Labour Department and the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (TNSH) must work in coordination to ensure their employment, accommodation, health, and social security. b) To The Government of Tamil Nadu should conduct a comprehensive statewide survey to examine the conditions of migrant workers, monitor their migration patterns, employment, livelihood and safety, and undertake studies and measures to protect their interest, develop specific welfare schemes and address shortcomings in social security.

c)to through the 'one nation, one ration card' scheme, migrant workers must be ensured access to food grains at their place of work. d)by considering the petitioner's representation dated

31.12.2025.”

2.Though the prayer is intended to protect the interest of the migrant labourers, such a vague representation and prayer made through public interest litigation, cannot be entertained. Hence, this writ petition stands dismissed. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs.

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