Judgment · High Court
Case at a glance
Outcome
Disposed of
Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
Key paragraphs
- Para 55. Mr.N.Ganesh KumarP.G.Assistant in EconomicsNehru Higher Secondary SchoolEraiyurPerambalur District...Respondent(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 12399 of 2026__________Page2 of 5Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the representation…
Judgment
WP No. 12399 of 2026__________Page1 of 5IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 01-04-2026CORAMTHE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHAWP No. 12399 of 2026A.SamikannuS/o.ArchunanNo.1/240, Main RoadPasumpalur PostVeppanthattai TalukPerambalur District...Petitioner(s)Vs1.The Director of school EducationCollege RoadChennai 600 006.
The Chief Educational OfficerPerambalur.
The District Educational Officer(Secondary Education)Perambalur.
The SecretaryNehru Higher Secondary SchoolEraiyurPerambalur District.
Mr.N.Ganesh KumarP.G.Assistant in EconomicsNehru Higher Secondary SchoolEraiyurPerambalur District...Respondent(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 12399 of 2026__________Page2 of 5Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 01.08.2024 ad 09.03.2026 for rejecting the proposal submitted by the Secretary of Nehru Higher Secondary School, Eraiyur Perambalur District for approval of the promotion granted to the 5th respondent as P.G. Assistant in Economics and for promoting the petitioner as P.G. Assistant in Economics in the 4th respondent school in accordance with law and merits. For Petitioner(s):Mr.R.Prem NarayanFor Respondent(s):Mrs. Mythreya ChandruSpecial Government PleaderOrderThis writ petition has been filed for the following relief:
To direct the 2nd respondent to consider the representations of the petitioner dated 01.08.2024 ad 09.03.2026 for rejecting the proposal submitted by the Secretary of Nehru Higher Secondary School, Eraiyur Perambalur District for approval of the promotion granted to the 5th respondent as P.G.Assistant in Economics and for promoting the petitioner as P.G.Assistant in Economics in the 4th respondent school in accordance with law and merits.
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12399 of 2026__________Page3 of 52. Heard the learned counsels on either side and perused the materials available on record.3. In W.P.No.1234 of 2026 filed by the 5th respondent herein, this Court, by order dated 21.01.2026, had passed the following order:
8. Accordingly, the impugned order passed by the 2nd respondent dated 05.06.2025 is set aside. Therefore, this Court directs the 3rd respondent to forward a copy of the proposal for approval of the petitioners appointment as P.G. Assistant (Economics) to the 1st respondent, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of such proposal, the 1st respondent shall consider the same, strictly in accordance with the Tamil Nadu Recognized Private Schools (Regulation) Act and Rules, and pass appropriate orders, upon satisfaction of all other required criteria, within a period of six weeks thereafter.
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Operative part
12399 of 2026__________Page4 of 54. The petitioner herein seeks a contra order. Therefore, while complying with the earlier orders of this Court dated 21.01.2026, the respondents shall afford an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner as well as the 5th respondent herein and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible. 5. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.01-04-2026Index: Yes/NoSpeaking/Non-speaking orderNeutral Citation: Yes/NoSRNTo1.The Director of school EducationCollege RoadChennai 600006.2.The Chief Educational OfficerPerambalur. 3. The District Educational Officer(Secondary Education)Perambalur. 4. The SecretaryNehru Higher Secondary SchoolEraiyurPerambalur District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 12399 of 2026__________Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHASRNWP No. 12399 of 202601.04.2026
Questions this judgment answers
What did the Court decide in this case?
The Court recorded the following disposition: Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of
Which statutory provisions did this judgment involve?
Constitution of India — art. 226.
Precedent status how later indexed judgments have treated this case
No known negative treatment found in the Courts & Cases corpus.
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