W.P(MD)No.16078 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.07.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE W.P(MD)No.16078 of 2020 G.Jothimurugan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Secretary to the Union of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Shastri Bhawan, Dr.Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi-110 001. 2.The Secretary to the Union of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shastri Bhawan, Dr.Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi-110 001. 3.The Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Youth Affaors and Sports Development, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009. 4.The Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Differently Abled, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009. 5.The Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, No.116-A Periyar - EVR High Road, Nehru Park, Chennai-600 084. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.16078 of 2020 6. The Commissioner for the Welfare of Differently Abled, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Lady Wellington College Campus, Chennai-600 005. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 3 to 6 to honour the valuable eminent service and life time achievement in sports and games of Mr.J.Ranjithkumar Coach (Athletic), Physically Challenged Dhyan Chand Award holder and to regularize his service as SDAT Coach, Madurai into regular time scale of pay and consequently direct the respondents 3 to 6 to encourage him by way of giving cash award for his life time achievement in sports and games and coach and the holder of highest award of Dhyan Chand. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Thirumal for Mr.K.Samidurai For Respondents : Mr.S.Jeyasingh (for RR1 & 2) Mr.P.Thilakkumar Govt. Pleader (for RR3, 4 & 6) Mr.N.S.Tanvi (for R5) O R D E R [Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.] The relief sought for in this writ petition is to direct the respondents 3 to 6 to honour the valuable eminent service and life 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.16078 of 2020 time achievement in sports and games of Mr.J.Ranjithkumar Coach (Athletic), Physically Challenged Dhyan Chand Award holder and to regularize his service as SDAT Coach, Madurai into regular time scale of pay and consequently direct the respondents 3 to 6 to encourage him by way of giving cash award for his life time achievement in sports and games and coach and the holder of highest award of Dhyan Chand. 2. 2. It is represented that Mr.J.Ranjithkumar, a Physically Challenged Dhyan Chand Award holder, has already been appointed as Coach (Aathletics) and posted at Madurai, vide proceedings dated 20.07.2021. 3. In view of the above, no further adjudication is required. Hence, this writ petition is dismissed. No costs. [S.M.S., J.] [A.D.M.C., J.] 23.07.2025 Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes/No NCC:Yes/No skn 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.16078 of 2020 To 1.The Secretary to the Union of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Shastri Bhawan, Dr.Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi-110 001. 2.The Secretary to the Union of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shastri Bhawan, Dr.Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi-110 001. 3.The Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Youth Affaors and Sports Development, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009. 4.The Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Differently Abled, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009. 5.The Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, No.116-A Periyar - EVR High Road, Nehru Park, Chennai-600 084. 6. The Commissioner for the Welfare of Differently Abled, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Lady Wellington College Campus, Chennai-600 005. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.16078 of 2020 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. and DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE, J. skn W.P(MD)No.16078 of 2020 23.07.2025 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis