Madras High Court
WP/11682/2024 of K.SENDHIL KUMAR Vs THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU on 9 October 2026
WP No. 11682 of 2024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 09-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN
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and
WMP No. 12777 of 2024
K.Sendhil Kumar
Senior Veterinary Livestock Supervisor,
Veterinary Hospital,
Pongalur, Tirupur District.
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The State of Tamil Nadu
Rep. By its Secretary,
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries And Fishermen Welfare, Secretariat, Chennai.
2. The Director of Animal Husbandry and
Veterinary Services,
O/o.The Director of Animal Husbandry And Veterinary Services, Veterinary Hospital Compound, Chennai-35.
..Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to step up the scale of pay of the petitioner on par with his junior and consequently to confer all consequential monetary benefits in light of the order passed in G.O.(D) No.323
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and fishermen welfare dated 25.04.2023 and by considering the representation dated 28.11.2022.
For Petitioner:
Mr.I.Calvin Jones
for Ajmal Associates
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For Respondents:
Mr.S.Ilamvaludhi
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to step up the scale of pay of the petitioner on par with his junior and consequently to confer all consequential monetary benefits in light of the order passed in G.O.(D) No.323 Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and fishermen welfare dated 25.04.2023 and by considering the representation dated 28.11.2022.
2. The learned Special Government Pleader in all fairness submitted that in furtherance of the representation of the petitioner dated 28.11.2022, the respondents had addressed the Government to seek clarification regarding the proceedings in Na.Ka.No.2555/E1/2023 dated 31.01.2026.
3. In such view of the fair submission made by the learned Special Government Pleader, this Court is of the firm view that the writ petition can be disposed of directing the 1st respondent to bring the letter dated 31.01.2026 issued by the 2nd respondent to the 1st respondent to its logical conclusion within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
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Further on such clarification, the 2nd respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 28.11.2022 within a further period of four weeks.
4. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. 09-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SHL To:
1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. By its Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries And Fishermen Welfare, Secretariat, Chennai.
2. The Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, O/o.The Director of Animal Husbandry And Veterinary Services, Veterinary Hospital Compound, Chennai-35.
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C.KUMARAPPAN J. SHL WP No. 11682 of 2024 and WMP No. 12777 of 2024 09-10-2026