The Secretary v. Preethi

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 26.03.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN CMP No.3755 of 2026 in WA SR No.198696 of 2025

1. The Secretary The School Education Department, Fort St.

George, Chennai 600 009.

2. The Director Directorate Of Government Examinations, DPI Campus, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006.

Applicants Vs

1. Preethi 10/1, Teachers Colony, Anthiyur, 638501, Erode District.

2.The Chairman, State Common Board Of School Education (Sec.) and Board Of Higher Secondary Examinations, Tamil Nadu, College Road, Chennai 600006.

3.Adharsh Vidhyalaya Educational Institution, Adharsh Nagar, Anthiyur to Bhavani Road, Bhavani (Tk), Erode 638 312.

Respondents PRAYER: To condone the delay of 219 days in filing the above Writ Appeal against the order dated 27.03.2025 made in W.P.No.37011 of 2024 and thus render justice.

For Applicants:

Mr. K.Karthik Jagannath Government Advocate https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

For Respondents :

R1 To R3 - No Appearance.

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) When the application was heard in the morning session, there was no appearance for the respondents. Hence, the matter was passed over. Even in the afternoon session, there is no appearance for the respondents.

2. Heard on the application to condone the delay of 219 days in filing the appeal.

3. On a perusal of the application, we find that the delay has been properly explained in paragraphs 7 and 8 of the application. We find sufficient cause to condone the delay. Accordingly, the delay of 219 days is condoned and this petition is allowed.

4. Registry is directed to number the appeal and list for admission.

(SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 26.03.2026 TAR https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis