IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Mr.K.Balaji S/o.Late A.Kolanchiappan, Residing at No.383/C-20/A1, Jawaharlal Nehru Street, Periyar Nagar South, Virudhachalam Post, Cuddalore District - 606001.

..Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government Fisheries Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation Ltd., (TNFDC-A Government of Tamil Nadu Undertaking)

Integrated Office Complex for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department Chennai – 600 035.

3. The Assistant Director of Fisheries, Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore - 607 001.

..Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 2^nd respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 24.01.2026 seeking appointment on compassionate grounds under the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Appointment on Compassionate Grounds) Rules, 2023, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner: Mr.S.Yogalakshmi For Respond