WP No. 4973 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-02-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 4973 of 2026 1. S.Thangaraj 2. G. Rajamani Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Government Of Tamil Nadu Rep. By its principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forest Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009 2.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, (Head of Forest Force) Velachery Main Road, Guindy, Chennai-600 032. Respondent(s) PRAYER; This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the notional promotion to the petitioners as Forest Guard on par with juniors by including their name in the panel drawn for the year 2003-2004 with effect from 31.05.2004 for purpose of getting enhanced pension (Petitioners service was regularized on par with juniors only now) and in the light of order passed by Our Honble High Court in W.P. No.15726 of 2016 dated 28.04.2016 and order in W.P. No.1229 of 2024 with dated 23.01.2024 and Order in W.P. No.47719 of 2025 dated 15.12.2025 by considering the representation 10.10.2025 in time limit to be stipulated by this Honble court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Mani For Respondent: Mr.C.Selvaraj, AGP https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4973 of 2026 ORDER This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the notional promotion to the petitioners as Forest Guard on par with juniors by including their name in the panel drawn for the year 2003-2004 with effect from 31.05.2004 for purpose of getting enhanced pension (Petitioners service was regularized on par with juniors only now) and in the light of order passed by Our Honble High Court in W.P. No.15726 of 2016 dated 28.04.2016 and order in W.P. No.1229 of 2024 with dated 23.01.2024 and Order in W.P. No.47719 of 2025 dated 15.12.2025 by considering the representation 10.10.2025 in time limit to be stipulated by this Honble court. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that this Court may direct the respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representation within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court. 3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent submitted that the representation will be considered and orders will be passed within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court. 4. Heard the learned counsel for both side and perused the materials available on record. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4973 of 2026 5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the limited request sought for by the petitioner, this court directs the first respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 10.10.2025 within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. 17-02-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No To 1.Government Of Tamil Nadu Rep. By its principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forest Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009 2.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, (head Of Forest Force) Velachery Main Road, Guindy, Chennai-600 032 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4973 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI J. rli WP No. 4973 of 2026 17-02-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis