Madras High Court
WP/35432/2024 of N.FRANCIS CHRISTOPHER Vs THE STATE OF TAMILNADU on 30 September 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 30-09-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN
WP No. 35432 of 2024 and W.MP.No.38315 of 2024
CNR: {HCMA012166262024}
N.Francis Christopher
Late.N.Isreal, No.3/132,Solaiamman Koil 1st Street, Thiruvalluvar, Ayanavaram-600 023
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State Of Tamilnadu
Rep By Its Principal Secretary, Department Of Higher Education, Fort St.George, Chennai-600
2. The Principal Secretary
Department Of Finance, Government Of
Tamilnadu, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009
3. The Director Of Collegiate Education
Institute Of Advance Study In Education
Campus, 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet,
Chennai-600 015
4. The Secretary
Women’s Christian College, College Road, Chennai-600 006
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant the petitioner the revised scale of pay of Rs.15600 -39100 plus G.P. Rs.5400 with effect from 12.12.2007 by considering his representation dated 10.2.2024.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s. B.Ram Prasath
For Respondent(s):
M/s.B.Kavya, G.A. For R1 To R3.
M/s. G.Gopinath For R4
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ORDER
Writ Petition filed praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant the petitioner the revised scale of pay of Rs.15,600–39,100 + Grade Pay of Rs.5,400/- with effect from 12.12.2007, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 10.02.2024.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is entitled to a revised scale of pay with effect from 12.12.2007 and, in this regard, the petitioner has submitted a representation dated 10.02.2024. However, the said representation has not been considered by the respondents. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed.
3. However, the said contention is strongly objected to by respondents 1 to 3. The learned Government Advocate appearing for respondents 1 to 3 would contend that the claim of the petitioner is hit by delay and laches. However, in all fairness, he would submit that the respondents would consider the petitioner's representation on its own merits and in accordance with law.
4. In view of the fair submission made by the learned Government
Advocate appearing for respondents 1 to 3, without going into the merits of the case, this Court is inclined to direct respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.02.2024, on its own merits and in accordance with law, and pass appropriate orders within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. Accordingly, the present Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. The connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 30-09-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No JRS To
1. The State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Its Principal Secretary, Department Of Higher Education, Fort St.George, Chennai-600
2. The Principal Secretary Department Of Finance, Government Of Tamilnadu, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009
3. The Director Of Collegiate Education Institute Of Advance Study In Education Campus, 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015
4. The Secretary Womens Christian College, College Road, Chennai-600 006
C.KUMARAPPAN, J. JRS WP No. 35432 of 2024 and W.MP.No.38315 of 2024 30-09-2026