WP No. 374 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-01-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 374, 376 & 389 of 2026 WP No. 374 of 2026 S.Vijaya Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. By Its Secretary, Finance (pay Cell) Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009. 2.The Block Development Officer The Block Development Office, Erode District-638 001. 3.The Project Director Of The District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Erode District-638 011. 4.The District Collector Collectorate Office, Erode District-638 011. Respondent(s) WP No. 376 of 2026 K.Arumugam 2.M.Amirthalingam 3.T.K.Kaliappan 4.M.Nachimuthu 5.A.Chinnathambi https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 374 of 2026 Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. By Its Secretary, Finance (Pay Cell) Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009. 2.The Block Development Officer The Block Development Office, Erode District-638 001. 3.The Block Development Officer Block Development Office, Dharapuram, Tiruppur District-638 656. 4.The Project Director Of The District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), Erode District-638 011. 5.The Project Director The District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Tiruppur District-641 604. 6.The District Collector Collectorate Office, Erode District-638 011. 7.The District Collector Collecotrate Office, Tiruppur District-641 604. Respondent(s) WP No. 389 of 2026 K.Lakshmi Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. By Its Secretary, Finance (pay Cell) Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 374 of 2026 2.The Block Development Officer The Block Development Office, Erode District-638 001. 3.The Project Director Of The District Rural Development Agency (drda) Erode District-638 011. 4.The District Collector Collectorate Office, Erode District-638 011. Respondent(s) PRAYER in WP No. 374 of 2026; This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner representation dated 01.02.2025 to give selection grade as per G.O.MS. No.162 Finance (Pc) Department dated 13.04.1998 according to the petitioner husbands total service from the date of his initial appointment dated 15.09.1979 with all consequential monetary benefits pay all arrears within a stipulated time period. PRAYER in WP No. 376 of 2026; This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner representation dated 01.02.2025 to give selection grade as per G.O.MS. No.162 Finance (Pc) Department dated 13.04.1998 according to our total service from the date of initial appointment with all consequential monetary benefits pay all arrears within a stipulated time period. PRAYER in WP No. 389 of 2026; This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner representation dated 01.02.2025 to give selection grade as per G.O.MS. No.162 Finance (Pc) Department dated 13.04.1998 according to petitioner husband's total service from the date his initial appointment dated 07.05.1980 with all consequential monetary benefits pay all arrears within a stipulated time period. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Esairani Narasimman For Respondent: Mr.G.Nanmaran, SGP R2 in WP.Nos.374 and 389 of 2026 RR2 & 3 in WP. No.376 of 2026 Mr.Balathandayutham, SGP https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 374 of 2026 RR1, 4 to 7 in WP. No.376 of 2026 RR1, 3 & 4 in WP. No.374 of 2026 RR1, 3 & 4 in WP. No.389 of 2026 COMMON ORDER The petitions have been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 01.02.2025 to give selection grade as per G.O.MS. No.162 Finance (Pc) Department dated 13.04.1998 according to the petitioners husbands total service from the date of his initial appointment dated 15.09.1979 with all consequential monetary benefits pay all arrears within a stipulated time period. 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 Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submitted that the representations 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. 5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 374 of 2026 limited request sought for by the petitioner, this court directs the first respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representation dated 01.02.2025 within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 08-01-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No To 1.The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. By Its Secretary, Finance (pay Cell) Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009. 2.The Block Development Officer The Block Development Office, Erode District-638 001. 3.The Project Director The District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Erode District-638 011. 4.The District Collector Collectorate Office, Erode District-638 011. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 374 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI J. rli 5.The District Collector Collectorate Office, Erode District-638 011. 6.The District Collector Collecotrate Office, Tiruppur District-641 604. WP No. 374, 376 & 389 of 2026 08-01-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis