WP No. 8787 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 8787 of 2026 S.Ashok police constable 460, 1st Battalion Armed force Coimbatore District ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. State of Tamilndau Rep by the Director General of Police Tamilnadu Police Department Kamarajar salai, Kailasapuram,Mylapore Chennai-4 2. The Deputy Inspector General of Police coimbatore Division Adbdul Raheem salai Puliyangulam Coimbatore 3. The Superintendent of police Coimbatore District coimbatore 4. The Commandant IV Battalion Tamilnadu special police force Kovaipudur coimbatore District ..Respondent(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8787 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to dispose the petitioners Appeal dated 5.1.2026 expeditiously and consequently direct the respondents to restore the petitioners annual increments with effect from 1.1.2025 with all consequential monetary and service benefits, within the stipulated time. For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Varungandhi For Respondent(s): Mr.P. Balathandayutham,SGP for R.1 to R.4 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- “to direct the 2nd respondent to dispose the petitioners Appeal dated 5.1.2026 expeditiously and consequently direct the respondents to restore the petitioners annual increments with effect from 1.1.2025 with all consequential monetary and service benefits, within the stipulated time.” 2. The main grievance of the petitioner is that, despite the expiry of the punishment period imposed by the 3rd respondent vide proceedings dated 03.03.2022, whereby the petitioner’s increment was postponed for two years, the respondents have failed to restore the petitioner’s increment. Further, the appeal preferred by the petitioner against the said punishment order, as well as against the non-restoration of increment, dated 05.01.2026, before the 2nd respondent, has not been disposed of to date. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8787 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 3.Heard the learned counsel on either side. 4. Considering the limited prayer sought for by the petitioner and the absence of any serious objection from the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents, the Writ Petition is allowed. The 1st respondent is directed to dispose of the appeal preferred by the petitioner dated 05.01.2026, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 06-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SHR https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8787 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 To 1. State of Tamilndau Rep by the Director General of Police Tamilnadu Police Department Kamarajar salai, Kailasapuram Mylapore Chennai-4 2. The Deputy Inspector General of Police coimbatore Division Adbdul Raheem salai Puliyangulam Coimbatore 3. The Superintendent of police Coimbatore District coimbatore 4. The Commandant IV Battalion Tamilnadu special police force Kovaipudur coimbatore District https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8787 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. SHR WP No. 8787 of 2026 06-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis