Ignoring Deputy Commissioner’s Promotion Plea Is Dereliction of Duty: Madras HC

K.Chandrasekaran Vs State of Tamilnadu (Madras High Court)

Madras High Court has deemed the non-consideration of a Deputy Commissioner’s promotion representation as dereliction of duty. The court directs prompt review for K. Chandrasekaran, a top-ranked official, citing concerns over juniors being promoted instead.

The Madras High Court on Thursday, July 10, 2025, criticized the non-consideration of a representation from a Deputy Commissioner of Commercial Taxes seeking promotion to Joint Commissioner, deeming it a “dereliction of duty.” Th

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