WP No. 4972 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 4972 of 2026 C.C.Sarvanabhavan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Government of Tamilnadu, Represented the Secretary, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Secretariat Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009. 2. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board , 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034 3. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board,, Commercial Tax Building, Ground Floor, Near RTO Office, Dr. Balasundaram Salai, Coimbatore -641018. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4972 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 4. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board,, Commercial Tax Building, Ground Floor, Near RTO Office, Dr. Balasundaram Salai, Coimbatore -641018. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, seeking direction to the respondents 1 to 4 to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 15.01.2020 for granting promotion in accordance with law. For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.Vijayakumar For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Ravichandran Additional Government Pleader ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, the respondents 1 to 4 to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 15.01.2020 for granting promotion in accordance with law. 2. With the consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4972 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that this Court may issue direction to the 3rd respondent to pass appropriate orders on the petitioner’s representation dated 15.01.2020 within a specified time. 4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the 3rd respondent will consider the representation of the petitioner and pass appropriate orders on the same within a specified time. 5. In view of the above, there will be a direction to the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 15.01.2020 and pass appropriate orders on the same in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 16-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KKN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4972 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 To 1. The Secretary, Government of Tamilnadu, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Secretariat Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009. 2. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board , 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034 3. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board,, Commercial Tax Building, Ground Floor, Near RTO Office, Dr. Balasundaram Salai, Coimbatore -641018. 4. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board,, Commercial Tax Building, Ground Floor, Near RTO Office, Dr. Balasundaram Salai, Coimbatore -641018. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4972 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 M.DHANDAPANI, J. KKN WP No. 4972 of 2026 16-02-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis