WP No. 17887 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 01-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 17887 of 2026 & WMP No. 19222 of 2026 1. A.Sabarinathan 2. M.Settu 3. D.Tamilselvan 4. G.Varadharaji ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Principal secretary to Government Municipal Administration and Water Supply department, Fort St.George, Chennai 09 2. The Directorate of Municipal Administration Raja Annamalaipuram Chennai 3. The Commissioner Kancheepuram Municipality Kancheepuram ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondents herein to extend the benefits of G.O (2D) No. 64 Municipal Administration and Water Supplies (MC 3) Department dated 8.08.2019 and G.O (2D) No. 68 Municipal Administration and Water Supplies (MC 3) Department dated 27/08/2019 and in the light of the G.O(D) No. 609 Municipal Administration and Water Supplies (MC 3) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 17887 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 Department dated 17/10/2025 and in the light of the Division Bench Judgement in WA No. 1615 of 2018 dated 23/11/2023 confirmed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court on 27/09/2024 in SLP(C) No. 22954 of 2024 by regularizing the services of the petitioners on completion of 3 years of service from date of their original appointment with all consequential service and monetary benefits. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Kishore Kumar For Respondent(s): Mr. V.Prasad Government Advocate ORDER This writ petition is filed for the following relief: “To direct the respondents herein to extend the benefits of G.O (2D) No. 64 Municipal Administration and Water Supplies (MC 3) Department dated 8.08.2019 and G.O (2D) No. 68 Municipal Administration and Water Supplies (MC 3) Department dated 27/08/2019 and in the light of the G.O(D) No. 609 Municipal Administration and Water Supplies (MC 3) Department dated 17/10/2025 and in the light of the Division Bench Judgement in WA No. 1615 of 2018 dated 23/11/2023 confirmed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court on 27/09/2024 in SLP(C) No. 22954 of 2024 by regularizing the services of the petitioners on completion of 3 years of service from date of their original appointment with all consequential service and monetary benefits.” https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 17887 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 2. Though this writ petition is filed for the aforesaid relief, the learned counsel for the petitioners would submit that it would suffice if the representation dated 24.01.2026 is disposed of within a time frame. 3. Considering the above submission, without expressing any opinion on the merits of this case, the 1st respondent is directed to consider and pass orders on the petitioners’ representation on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. 01-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KAN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 17887 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 To 1. The Principal secretary to Government Municipal Administration and Water Supply department, Fort St.George, Chennai 09 2. The Directorate of Municipal Administration Raja Annamalaipuram Chennai 3. The Commissioner Kancheepuram Municipality Kancheepuram https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 17887 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA, J. KAN WP No. 17887 of 2026 01-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis