2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 47413

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G. R. Swaminathan, J
Murugesan – Appellant
Versus
Principal Secretary To Government – Respondent
Writ Petition

The High Court may issue a direction under Article 226 of the Constitution for a public authority to consider and dispose of a pending administrative representation within a specified time limit.

Headnote:The petitioner sought a Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to direct the respondent authority to consider a representation dated 13.05.2026 and permit the resumption of duty as a driver. The Court observed the request for consideration of the standing representation. The issue addressed was whether the court should compel the respondent to determine the petitioner's request for reinstatement. Applying standard administrative law principles of judicial review, the Court determined that the appropriate course of action is to direct the competent authority to dispose of the pending representation within a specified timeframe. The writ petition was disposed of with a direction to the third respondent to process the representation within three weeks.