2026:MHC:337 WP No. 34343 of 2016 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-01-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN WP No. 34343 of 2016 AND WMP NO. 29608 OF 2016 1. J.K.Yokaraaj, B.E., Assistant Executive Engineer (RD), Thiruchirapalli Sub Division, Thiruchirapalli, Thiruchirapalli District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9. 2.The Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai-15. Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to Na.Ka. No.48938/ 2016/EE 1 dated 22.8.2016 of the second respondent and 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 34343 of 2016 further direct the respondents to promote the petitioner retrospectively from 31.3.2010 as Executive Engineer with all attended benefits viz., notional fixation of seniority, Fixation of pay, arrears of pay etc. For Petitioner(s): Ms.T.Hemalatha For Respondents: Dr.S.Suriya AGP for R1 & R2 ****** ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to call for the records pertaining to Na.Ka. No.48938/ 2016/EE 1 dated 22.8.2016 of the second respondent and further direct the respondents to promote the petitioner retrospectively from 31.3.2010 as Executive Engineer with all attended benefits viz., notional fixation of seniority, Fixation of pay, arrears of pay etc. 2.The learned Additional Government Pleader would submit that the petitioner has been promoted as Executive Engineer vide G.O.(D).No.50, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (E3) Department dated 12.02.2024 and hence, nothing survives in the present writ petition. The learned counsel for the petitioner also acknowledges the same. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 34343 of 2016 3.Recording the above submissions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected WMP is also closed. 23-01-2026 kmi Index:Yes Speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes To 1.The Government of Tamilnadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9. 2.The Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai-15. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 34343 of 2016 C.KUMARAPPAN J. kmi WP No. 34343 of 2016 AND WMP NO.29608 of 2016 23-01-2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis