2026:MHC:3175 WP No. 35760 of 2025 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 28-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR WP No. 35760 of 2025 V.Amaravathi ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Registrar General High Court Of Madras, Chennai 600 001. 2. The Principal District Judge, District Court Complex, Salem ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to approver my probation with effect from 17.03.2021 and consequently direct the 2nd respondents to grant all services and attendant benefits including promotions and arrears as per the representation dated 17.06.2025. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Andrew Rajkumar For Respondent(s): Mrs.Karthika Ashok ORDER (Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) Writ of mandamus has been instituted to direct the respondent to approve petitioner’s probation with effect from 17.03.2021. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:3175 WP No. 35760 of 2025 __________ Page2 of 4 2. Petitioner was appointed as Typist on 14.03.2019. As per the Service Rules, she must complete Computer on Office Automation (COA) course within a period of two years i.e., within the period of probation. However, petitioner has completed the course in the year 2022 beyond the period of two years. 3. Therefore, competent authority has submitted a proposal to the Government for relaxation of Rule/Government order for declaration of probation of the individual. Government orders are yet to be received. Therefore, the present writ petition is unnecessary. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that there was a delay in conducting the course of Computer on Office Automation. Therefore, petitioner cannot be faulted. All these aspects have been stated in the proposal submitted by the authority, which is to be considered by the Government. 5. Examination was conducted belatedly on account of COVID-19. Considering these aspects, Government has to take a decision and pass appropriate orders. 6. Petitioner has to wait till such time Government passes an order and on respect of the order, the competent authority shall may pass consequential https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:3175 WP No. 35760 of 2025 __________ Page3 of 4 order and communicate the same to the petitioner. 7. With these observations, the writ petition is closed. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, are closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (N.S.,J.) 28-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No GD To 1. The Registrar General High Court Of Madras, Chennai 600 001. 2. The Principal District Judge, District Court Complex, Salem https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:3175 WP No. 35760 of 2025 __________ Page4 of 4 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. AND N.SENTHILKUMAR, J. GD WP No. 35760 of 2025 28-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis