Case Note & Summary
The writ petition was filed by a group of petitioners seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the State of Tamil Nadu and its officials to appoint them as Assistant Engineers (Industries) through recruitment by transfer. The petitioners contended that they were currently functioning as Assistants and had been overlooked for the position despite similar individuals being appointed under comparable circumstances. The learned Additional Advocate General representing the respondents initially objected but later conceded that the petitioners would be considered for the position, provided they met the necessary qualifications. Given this fair submission from the respondents, the court determined that a detailed examination of the case was unnecessary and thus disposed of the writ petition without costs. The judgment was delivered on 09-09-2026.
Headnote
A) Administrative Law - Writ of Mandamus - Direction for Appointment - Article 226 of the Constitution of India - Petitioners sought appointment as Assistant Engineers (Industries) by recruitment by transfer, claiming similar treatment as others in the same position. The court noted the respondents' agreement to consider the petitioners for the post, thus disposing of the writ petition without further adjudication. Held that the matter was resolved by the respondents' fair submission (Paras 2-4).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the petitioners are entitled to be considered for appointment as Assistant Engineers (Industries) by recruitment by transfer.
Final Decision
The court disposed of the writ petition based on the respondents' fair submission to consider the petitioners for appointment as Assistant Engineers (Industries) by recruitment by transfer, without costs.
Law Points
- Writ of Mandamus
- Recruitment by Transfer
- Consideration for Appointment
