WP No. 47203 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-12-2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 47203 of 2025 1. R.S.Chinnapparaj 2.N.Arokiadoss Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 2.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600009. 3.Teachers Recruitment Board, Rep. by its Secretary, 4th Floor, EVK Sampath Maaligai, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai - 600 006. 4.The Director, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 47203 of 2025 Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare, No.22 Raja Muthiah Road, Egmore, Chennai – 600 008. Respondent(s) PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th respondents to consider the representation of the petitioners dated 12.11.2025 and recommend to the 1 st respondent to initiate the process of amending Section 27 (c) of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 to make 5 percent reservation for Ex-Servicemen in appointments by direct recruitment even in Group “A” and Group “B” posts along with Group “C” posts. For Petitioner(s): Ms.C.Uma For Respondent: Mr.C.Kathiravan Senior Counsel for R3 Mr.S.Balamurugan Government Advocate for R4 Mr.M.R.Gokul Krishnan Additional Government Pleader for R2 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th respondents to consider the representation of the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 47203 of 2025 petitioners dated 12.11.2025 and recommend to the 1 st respondent to initiate the process of amending Section 27 (c) of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 to make 5 percent reservation for Ex- Servicemen in appointments by direct recruitment even in Group “A” and Group “B” posts along with Group “C” posts. 2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners would submit that this Court may issue a direction to the respondents to pass appropriate orders on the petitioners’ representation dated 12.11.2025 within a specified time. 3. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent would submit that the respondents will consider the representation of the petitioners and pass appropriate orders within a specified time. 4. In view of the above, there will be a direction to the 2 nd respondents to consider the petitioners’ representation dated 12.11.2025 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 47203 of 2025 receipt of a copy of this order. 5. This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 05-12-2025 kkn Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 47203 of 2025 To 1.The Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu, Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 2.The Principal Secretary to Government, State Of Tamilnadu, Rep. by its Higher Education Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009 3.The Secretary, Teachers Recruitment Board, 4th Floor EVK Sampath Maaligai, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai – 600 006 4.The Director, Ex- Servicemen’s Welfare, No.22 Raja Muthiah Road, Egmore, Chennai – 600 008. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 47203 of 2025 M.DHANDAPANI J. KKN WP No. 47203 of 2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 47203 of 2025 05-12-2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis