R.Thangaraj v. The State of Tamil Nadu
Case at a glance
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
Key paragraphs
- Para 55. In view thereof, this writ petition is ordered on the following terms:-i.The impugned order dated 23.03.2026 shall stand set aside and the matter is remitted back to the file of the 5th respondent.ii. The petitioner shall appear before the 5th respondent along with a…
Judgment
W.P(MD)No.9136 of 2026BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 02.04.2026 CORAMTHE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHYW.P(MD)No.9136 of 2026andW.M.P(MD).Nos.7316 and 7317 of 2026R.Thangaraj... PetitionerVs.
The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary to Government, School Education Department, Chennai - 600 009.
The Director of Elementary Education, Office of the Director of Elementary Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai.
The District Educational Officer (Elementary), O/o.The District Educational Officer, Oddanchathram, Dindigul District - 624 619.
The Block Educational Officer, Oddanchathram, Dindigul District.1 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.9136 of 20265. The Station Officer, Fire Service Station, Oddanchathiram, Dindigul District.6. R.Renugadevi...RespondentsPrayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records relating to the impugned order passed by the 5th respondent vide his proceedings in Na.Ka.No. 97/V/2026 dated 23.03.2026 and quash the same as illegal and consequently direct the 5th respondent to consider the petitioners application in accordance with law and consequently issue the certificate within the stipulated time fixed by this Honble Court and pass such other or further orders as this Honble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case and thus render justice. For Petitioner : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal AssociatesFor R1 to R5: Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.9136 of 2026ORDERThe present writ petition has been filed to quash the impugned order dated 23.03.2026 and to consequently direct the 5th respondent to consider the petitioner's application in accordance with law.
2. Heard Mr.H.Mohammed Imran, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.M.Lingadurai, learned Special Government Pleader, who takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 5. 3. Upon hearing the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and perusing the material records of the case, it can be seen that when the proceedings were initiated to recognize the new correspondents, the petitioner was directed to submit all other relevant records relating to the school, which include the fire safety certificate as well. It is also stated that the petitioner has already obtained the stability certificate in respect of the building, with reference to the fire safety certificate. However, the same was rejected by the impugned order dated 23.03.2026. The entire order is extracted hereunder for ready reference:3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.9136 of 20264 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.9136 of 20264. Thus, it can be seen that the order was issued on the regard that the relevant certificates were not annexed along with the application. No details were mentioned, and no opportunity was granted to the petitioner to produce any other document that was also required along with the application.
In view thereof, this writ petition is ordered on the following terms:-i.The impugned order dated 23.03.2026 shall stand set aside and the matter is remitted back to the file of the 5th respondent.ii. The petitioner shall appear before the 5th respondent along with a web copy of the order. The 5th respondent shall inform the petitioner in writing about any further documents needed for the application.iii. After receiving the said communication, it will be open for the petitioner to either immediately produce the required documents or file a reply in reference thereto. If any document is deemed irrelevant or is not available thereafter, it will be for the 5th respondent to consider the same and pass orders granting the fire 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.9136 of 2026safety certificate as requested by the petitioner.iv. The aforesaid exercise shall be completed within a period of four weeks from the date of appearance of the petitioner. v.No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 02.04.2026Neutral Citation: Norgm6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.9136 of 2026To1. The Secretary to Government, The Government of Tamil Nadu, School Education Department, Chennai - 600 009. 2. The Director of Elementary Education, Office of the Director of Elementary Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai.3. The District Educational Officer (Elementary), O/o.The District Educational Officer, Oddanchathram, Dindigul District - 624 619.4. The Block Educational Officer, Oddanchathram, Dindigul District.5. The Station Officer, Fire Service Station, Oddanchathiram, Dindigul District.7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.9136 of 2026D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY , J. rgmW.P(MD)No.9136 of 2026andW.M.P(MD).Nos.7316 and 7317 of 202602.04.20268
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