WP No. 20809 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G. R. SWAMINATHAN WP No. 20809 of 2026 AND WMP.No. 22451 OF 2026 G.Munusamy, BT Assistant Teacher (Social Science)Government Adi dravidar Welfare High School, Koothampadi, Attur Taluk, Salem District.636109. ..Petitioner Vs 1. The State Rep. by, The Secretary to Govt. Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600009. 2. The Commissioner, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Ezhilagam Buildngs, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. 3. The District Collector, Salem District, Salem. 4. The District Adi Dravidar Welffare Officer, District Adi Dravidar Welfare Office, District Collectorate Campus, Salem District. ..Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.03.2026 and 12.05.2026, seeking transfer and posting to any one of the vacant posts of Graduate Warden in Salem District preferably in a) Government Social Justice college Students Hostel, Maravaneri, Salem -7. b) Government Social Justice Students Hostel, __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 20809 of 2026

Pethanaickenpalayam Taluk, Salem District, c).Government Social Justice Collect students Hostel, Vadachennimalai, Thalaivasal Taluk Salem District by considering medical and family circumstances of the petitioner within a stipulated time as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Rajendiran For Respondents : Mr.Dominic S David Government Counsel ORDER Heard both sides. 2. The petitioner is presently working as BT Assistant in Government Adi Dravidar Welfare High School, Koothampadi, Attur Taluk, Salem. He seeks transfer. The petitioner has given a representation in this regard on 02.03.2026. 3. The second respondent is directed to dispose of the representation on merits within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I have not gone to the merits of the matter and it is at the discretion of the second respondent. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be nor order as to costs. Connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 29-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No gpa/mp __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 20809 of 2026 To 1. The Secretary to Govt. Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600009. 2. The Commissioner, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Ezhilagam Buildngs, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. 3. The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.

4. The District Adi Dravidar Welffare Officer, District Adi Dravidar Welfare Office, District Collectorate Campus, Salem District. __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 20809 of 2026 G.R.SWAMINATHAN J. gpa/mp WP No. 20809 of 2026 and WMP No. 22451 of 2026 29-05-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

WP No. 20809 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G. R. SWAMINATHAN WP No. 20809 of 2026 AND WMP.No. 22451 OF 2026 G.Munusamy, BT Assistant Teacher (Social Science)Government Adi dravidar Welfare High School, Koothampadi, Attur Taluk, Salem District.636109. ..Petitioner Vs 1. The State Rep. by, The Secretary to Govt. Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600009. 2. The Commissioner, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Ezhilagam Buildngs, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. 3. The District Collector, Salem District, Salem. 4. The District Adi Dravidar Welffare Officer, District Adi Dravidar Welfare Office, District Collectorate Campus, Salem District. ..Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.03.2026 and 12.05.2026, seeking transfer and posting to any one of the vacant posts of Graduate Warden in Salem District preferably in a) Government Social Justice college Students Hostel, Maravaneri, Salem -7. b) Government Social Justice Students Hostel, __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 20809 of 2026

Pethanaickenpalayam Taluk, Salem District, c).Government Social Justice Collect students Hostel, Vadachennimalai, Thalaivasal Taluk Salem District by considering medical and family circumstances of the petitioner within a stipulated time as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Rajendiran For Respondents : Mr.Dominic S David Government Counsel ORDER Heard both sides. 2. The petitioner is presently working as BT Assistant in Government Adi Dravidar Welfare High School, Koothampadi, Attur Taluk, Salem. He seeks transfer. The petitioner has given a representation in this regard on 02.03.2026. 3. The second respondent is directed to dispose of the representation on merits within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I have not gone to the merits of the matter and it is at the discretion of the second respondent. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be nor order as to costs. Connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 29-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No gpa/mp __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 20809 of 2026 To 1. The Secretary to Govt. Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600009. 2. The Commissioner, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Ezhilagam Buildngs, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. 3. The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.

4. The District Adi Dravidar Welffare Officer, District Adi Dravidar Welfare Office, District Collectorate Campus, Salem District. __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 20809 of 2026 G.R.SWAMINATHAN J. gpa/mp WP No. 20809 of 2026 and WMP No. 22451 of 2026 29-05-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis