W.P. No.3210 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 11.02.2026 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M. DHANDAPANI W.P. No.3210 of 2026 Vinu Dev Sachin … Petitioner Vs 1.UNION OF INDIA, Represented by Secretary, Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, Rail Bhavan, New Delhi- 110 001. 2The Director General (RPF), Railway Board, Rail Bhavan, New Delhi- 110 001. 3.The Principal Chief Security Commissioner (RPF), Southern Railway (Chennai Division), Rail Nilayam Chennai, Chennai - 600 003. … Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd Respondent to consider the Petitioner’s representations dated 19.10.2018, 23.11.2023, 01.02.2024, 25.06.2024 and 22.10.2025 by granting notional promotion in the post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Junior Scale w.e.f. 14.07.2014 and consequentially to grant notional promotion in the post of Divisional Security p. 2 W.P. No.3210 of 2026 Commissioner w.e.f. 14.07.2018 (after 4 years residency period) and Senior Divisional Security Commissioner w.e.f. 14.07.2023 (after 5 years residency period) along with arrears of pay and other service benefits, etc. within a time limit fixed by this Court. For petitioner : Ms.Y.Kavitha for M/s.P.V.S.Giridhar Associates For Respondents : Mr.J.Vasu, CAC ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed praying for direction to the 2nd Respondent to consider the Petitioner’s representations dated 19.10.2018, 23.11.2023, 01.02.2024, 25.06.2024 and 22.10.2025 by granting notional promotion in the post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Junior Scale w.e.f. 14.07.2014 and consequentially to grant notional promotion in the post of Divisional Security Commissioner w.e.f. 14.07.2018 (after 4 years residency period) and Senior Divisional Security Commissioner w.e.f. 14.07.2023 (after 5 years residency period) along with arrears of pay and other service benefits, etc. within a time limit fixed by this Court. 2. In view of the consent expressed by the parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. p. 3 W.P. No.3210 of 2026 3. Though very many grounds have been raised in this writ petition, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that, it would suffice, if this Court issues a direction to the 2nd respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representations dated 19.10.2018, 23.11.2023, 01.02.2024, 25.06.2024 and 22.10.2025, on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court. 4. In view of the limited request sought for by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 2 nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representations dated 19.10.2018, 23.11.2023, 01.02.2024, 25.06.2024 and 22.10.2025, on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 11.02.2026 Index :Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation : Yes/No lok p. 4 W.P. No.3210 of 2026 M. DHANDAPANI, J. lok To 1.UNION OF INDIA, Represented by Secretary, Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, Rail Bhavan, New Delhi- 110 001. 2The Director General (RPF), Railway Board, Rail Bhavan, New Delhi- 110 001. 3.The Principal Chief Security Commissioner (RPF), Southern Railway (Chennai Division), Rail Nilayam Chennai, Chennai - 600 003. W.P. No.3210 of 2026 11.02.2026