R.C.Pushpakantham v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 20.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI R.C.Pushpakantham ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by the Secretary to the Government, School Education Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Principal Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements), Tamil Nadu, 361, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 018.

3.The Chief Educational Officer, Vellore, Vellore District.

4.The Headmaster, Government High School, Elavampadi, Vellore District, Pin:-632 105.

... Respondents Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to take appropriate action on the proposals submitted by the fourth 1/4

respondent to the third respondent in Na.Ka.No.79/2023 dated 10.10.2023 for revision of pay and pension of the petitioner and pass appropriate orders thereon within a time limit to be fixed by this Hon'ble Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Mohanraj For Respondents : Ms.Mythreye Chandru Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner has filed this writ petition seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to take appropriate action on the proposals submitted by the fourth respondent to the third respondent in Na.Ka.No.79/2023 dated 10.10.2023 for revision of pay and pension of the petitioner and to pass appropriate orders. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner retired from service as Secondary Grade Teacher on 30.06.1997. The petitioner and similarly placed persons filed writ petitions, claiming extension of the benefit of G.O.Ms.No.216, Finance (Pay Cell) Department, dated 22.03.1993 and pursuant to the order of this Court in the said writ petitions, the Government issued G.O.Ms.No.69, School Education Department dated 18.04.2013 granting the benefit of G.O.Ms.No.216, Finance (Pay Cell) Department, 2/4

dated 22.03.1993 to the petitioners therein including the petitioner, pursuant to which, the fourth respondent sent proposals to the third respondent in Na.Ka.No.79/2023 dated 10.10.2023 for revision of pay and pension of the petitioner, however, there is no response. Hence, this Court may issue direction to the respondents to consider the proposal sent by the fourth respondent to the third respondent in Na.Ka.No.79/2023 dated 10.10.2023 and to pass appropriate orders, within a reasonable time frame.

3.Considering the limited relief sought for in this writ petition, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, direct the respondents to consider the proposal sent by the fourth respondent to the third respondent in Na.Ka.No.79/2023 dated 10.10.2023 in accordance with law, if not already considered, and pass appropriate orders, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.The writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 20.01.2026 pri Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order: Yes/ No NCC: Yes/ No 3/4

M.DHANDAPANI,J.

pri To 1.The Secretary to the Government, School Education Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Principal Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements), Tamil Nadu, 361, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 018.

3.The Chief Educational Officer, Vellore, Vellore District.

4.The Headmaster, Government High School, Elavampadi, Vellore District, Pin:-632 105.

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