# The State of Tamil Nadu vs M.Janakiraman

Court: madras High Court
Date: 2026-07-14
Petitioner: The State of Tamil Nadu
Respondent: M.Janakiraman

[Official PDF on madras High Court website](https://mhc.tn.gov.in/judis/index.php/casestatus/viewpdf/1350341)

## Judgment text (excerpt)

WA No. 1866 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 14-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR WA No. 1866 of 2026 AND C.M.P.Nos.16818 and 16822 of 2026 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009. 2. The Director of Rural Development Department, Panagal Maligai, Saidapet, Chennai 600015. 3. The District Collector Kallakurichi, Kallakurichi Dt 606 202. ..Appellants Vs M.Janakiraman ..Respondent Writ Appeal filed under Clause 15 of the Letters Patent issuing writ of certiorarified mandamus to set aside the order dated 18.01.2024 made in W.P.No.6498 of 2023. For Appellants : Dr.R.Gouri, Government Counsel For Respondent : Mr. S.Jaganathan __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 15/07/2026 06:01:17 pm ) WA No. 1866 of 2026 JUDGMENT (Judgment of the Court was delivered by S.M.Subramaniam J.) The present intra-court appeal has been instituted under Clause 15 of the Letters Patent by the State of Tamil Nadu, challenging the common order passed by the Writ Court extending the 

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