WP/12399/2026 of A.Samikannu Vs The Director of school Education

WP No. 12399 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 01-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 12399 of 2026 A.Samikannu S/o.Archunan No.1/240, Main Road Pasumpalur Post Veppanthattai Taluk Perambalur District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Director of school Education College Road Chennai 600 006. 2. The Chief Educational Officer Perambalur. 3. The District Educational Officer (Secondary Education) Perambalur. 4. The Secretary Nehru Higher Secondary School Eraiyur Perambalur District. 5. Mr.N.Ganesh Kumar P.G.Assistant in Economics Nehru Higher Secondary School Eraiyur Perambalur District. ..Respondent(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 12399 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 Prayer:- 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 5 th 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 Narayan For Respondent(s): Mrs.Mythreya Chandru Special Government Pleader Order This writ petition has been filed for the following relief: “To direct the 2 nd 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 5 th respondent as P.G.Assistant in Economics and for promoting the petitioner as P.G.Assistant in Economics in the 4 th respondent school in accordance with law and merits.” https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 12399 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 2. 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 5 th 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 petitioner’s 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.” https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 12399 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 4. 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 5 th respondent herein and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law as expediti ously as possible. 5. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 01-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SRN To 1. The Director of school Education College Road Chennai 600006. 2. The Chief Educational Officer Perambalur. 3. The District Educational Officer (Secondary Education) Perambalur. 4. The Secretary Nehru Higher Secondary School Eraiyur Perambalur District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 12399 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA SRN WP No. 12399 of 2026 01.04.2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis