Mandamus for interview consideration unavailable after recruitment process and appointment concluded.

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 27.03.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR and W.M.P(MD)No.6817 of 2026 M.Guruvuthai ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Theni District.

2.The Commissioner, Aundipatti Panchayat Union, Theni District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner’s application submitted pursuant to the Notification No.2 of 2026 dated 03.01.2026 and consequently call the petitioner for interview and consider her candidature in accordance with law.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Alaguram Jothi For Respondents : Mr.S.Shaji Bino – for R1 Special Government Pleader Mr.N.Satheesh Kumar – for R2 Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner’s application pursuant to the Notification No.2 of 2026 dated 03.01.2026 and consequently call the petitioner for interview and consider her candidature in accordance with law.

2. Today when the matter is taken up for consideration, Mr.N.Satheesh Kumar, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the 2^nd respondent submitted that the entire recruitment process pursuant to the above said notification has already been concluded and one person by name, Mr.Santosh Kumar was appointed as Office Assistant through proceedings in Na.Ka.No.386/2026/m1 dated 27.02.2026. A copy of the same is also furnished to the learned counsel for the petitioner.

3. Obviously, the relief sought in the present writ petition cannot be granted and accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed, leaving it open to the petitioner to take appropriate steps against the proceedings dated 27.02.2026. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.