WP No. 26700 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 26700, 26705 and 26708 of 2026 G.Sakthi Sivandhan V.Jebamalai Rajan R.Chinnasamy ..Petitioner in W.P.No.26700 of 2026 ..Petitioner in W.P.No.26705 of 2026 ..Petitioner in W.P.No.26708 of 2026 Vs 1. The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, social welfare department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600009. 2. The Principal Accountant General (A and E) Tamilnadu, No.361, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600018. 3. The District Collector District Collector Office, Erode, Erode District. 4. The Director Government Treasury,Chennai. 5. The Block Development Officer, Sathiyamangalam, Erode District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26700 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 6 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to count 50 percent service rendered in the post of noon meal organizer from 05.02.1983 to 05.02.1993 along with regular service for purpose granting pension as GO.MS.No.408 Finance pension department dated 25.08.2009 with all consequential as per petitioners’ representation dated 14.05.2026, 04.05.2026 and 04.05.2026 respectively. For Petitioner(s): in all W.Ps Mr. C.Venkatesan For Respondent(s): in all W.Ps Mr.A.R.Balaji Government Advocate- R1,3 to 5 Mr.V.Vijay Shankar Standing Counsel - R2 Common Order These writ petitions have been filed seeking to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to count 50 percent service rendered in the post of noon meal organizer from 05.02.1983 to 05.02.1993 along https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26700 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 6 with regular service for the purpose of granting pension as per G.O.M.S.No.408 Finance pension department dated 25.08.2009 based on the petitioners’ representation dated 04.05.2026. 2. The petitioners were appointed as Noon Meal Organiser on 05.02.1983. Their services were terminated on 17.04.1985, which was challenged before this Court in W.P.No.5093 of 1985. By order dated 10.11.1992, this Court set aside the order of termination. Thereafter, the petitioners joined Government service on 21.07.1993 and retired from service on 30.06.2016. According to the petitioners, in terms of G.O.Ms. No.408, Finance (Pension) Department, dated 25.08.2009, 50% of his earlier service from 05.02.1983 to 10.11.1992 is liable to be counted for pensionary benefits. The petitioners submitted representations, lastly on 04.05.2026 and 14.05.2026, requesting the respondents to extend the said benefit. Since no orders have been passed on the representation, the petitioners have filed the present writ petition seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the same. 3. Heard the learned counsels on either side and perused the materials available on record. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26700 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 6 4. With reference to the petitioners in W.P.No.26700 and 26705 of 2026, it is seen that their requests have already been rejected by the respondents vide proceedings dated 20.12.2024. Without challenging the said rejection orders, the petitioners have filed these writ petitions seeking for the very same relief. 5. With reference to the petitioner in W.P.No.26708 of 2026, it is seen that his request has already been rejected vide proceedings dated 19.05.2026 on the ground that he has to approach the department in which earlier he had served. The said rejection order has not been challenged. 6. Since the earlier rejection orders have not been challenged, the present writ petitions are not maintainable. Accordingly, these writ petitions are dismissed. No costs. 13-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SRN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26700 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 6 To 1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu Social welfare department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600009. 2. The Principal Accountant General (A and E) Tamilnadu, No.361, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600018. 3. The District Collector District Collector Office, Erode, Erode District. 4. The Director Government Treasury,Chennai. 5. The Block Development Officer, Sathiyamangalam, Erode District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26700 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 6 P.T.ASHA J. SRN WP No. 26700, 26705 and 26708 of 2026 13-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis