WMP(MD). No.15249 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 28/07/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WMP(MD). No.15249 of 2026 in WP(MD).No. 7797 of 2017 1. The State of Tamil Nadu,, rep., by Principal Secretary, Rural Development and Panchyat Raj Department (E1), Secretriat, Chennai – 9. 2. The Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Chennai – 15. 3. The District Collector,, Dindigul District, Dindigul 4. The District Collector,, Theni District, Theni. ... Petitioners Vs. 1. M.S.Vijaya,, Assistant Project Officer (Rural) Retired, O/o. the Project Officer District Rural Development Agency Collectorate, Dindigul District. 2. The Secretary,, 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WMP(MD). No.15249 of 2026 Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Preasar Paalaa Salai, Chennai – 600003. ... Respondents PRAYER :- To extent the time granted in order dated 07.11.2023 made in W.P. (MD).No.7797 of 2017 by a further period of 4 weeks for complying with direction issued therein and pass such other appropriate orders. For Petitioners : Mr.I. Pinaaygash Counsel for State ORDER This Petition has been filed seeking extension of the time granted by this Court in its order dated 07.11.2023 made in W.P.(MD) No.7797 of 2017 by a further period of four (4) weeks for complying with the directions issued therein. 2. Considering the submissions made by the learned counsel for the petitioners / State, the time granted by this Court in its order dated 07.11.2023 made in W.P.(MD) No.7797 of 2017 is extended by a further period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that no further extension of time shall be granted. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WMP(MD). No.15249 of 2026 3. Accordingly, this Petition is allowed. No costs. 28.07.2026 TRP TO 1. M.S.Vijaya,, Assistant Project Officer (Rural) Retired, O/o. the Project Officer District Rural Development Agency Collectorate, Dindigul District. 2. The Secretary,, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Preasar Paalaa Salai, Chennai - 600003. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WMP(MD). No.15249 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY,J TRP ORDER IN WMP(MD) No.15249 of 2026 Date : 28/07/2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis