WP No. 8347 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P. No. 8347 of 2026 P. Mosha S/o Peraiah (Late) No 21 Pensioners 2nd Lane, old Vannarapettai, chennai 600 021 ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Secretary Labour and Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu State government, St. George, Fort Chennai - 600 009. 2. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai - 600 003. 3. The Deputy commissioner (North) Deputy Commissioner Office, Chennai - 600 021 4. The Assistant Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai - 600 003. ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct respondents to consider and pass orders at https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8347 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 the earliest on petitioner’s representation dated 07.01.2026 and to give compassionate appointment to the petitioner. For Petitioner: M/s. K. Bharathi For Respondents: Mr.T.Chandrasekaran Special Government Pleader for R1 Ms.P.T.Ramadevi Standing Counsel for R2 to R4 ORDER The Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 07.01.2026 and to grant compassionate appointment to the petitioner. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, learned Special Government Pleader for respondent No.1 and learned Standing Counsel for respondent Nos.2 to 4. 3. It is brought to the notice of this Court that the request of the petitioner has already been rejected by the Assistant Commissioner, Zone - I, Greater Chennai Corporation, by order dated 19.12.2025. The said order has not been challenged by the petitioner and, without challenging the same, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition seeking a Mandamus to consider the compassionate appointment. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8347 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 4. In the light of the fact that the request of the petitioner has already been rejected, the Mandamus sought for cannot be granted. Hence, this Writ Petition is dismissed. However, it is open to the petitioner to challenge the order rejecting the request for compassionate appointment in the manner known to law. There shall be no order as to costs. 05-03-2026 Asi To 1. The Secretary Labour and Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu State government, St. George, Fort Chennai - 600 009. 2. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai - 600 003. 3. The Deputy commissioner (North) Deputy Commissioner Office, Chennai - 600 021 4. The Assistant Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai - 600 003. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8347 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 P.T.ASHA J. Asi W.P. No. 8347 of 2026 05-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis