Madras High CourtWP/4357/2026disposed of with direction

A.Elavarasi v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2026-02-11Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 11-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI A.Elavarasi ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Department of School Education, Fort St. George, Chennai 600009.

2. The Teachers Recruitment Board, Rep.by its Chairman, EVK Sampath Maligai, DPI Compound, College Road, Chennai 600009.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to complete the recruitment process commenced under Advertisement No.05/2017 dated 26.07.2017 by considering the petitioner herein for appointment as Physical Education Teacher as per the list dated 20.03.2025 (Sl.No.11) and certificate verification done on 15.04.2025 under Roll No.17ST14011221. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.Raja For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Prabhakaran, GA for R1 Mr.C.Kathiravan for R2

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 22.08.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner has made a representation, dated 22.08.2025 before the respondents seeking direction to the respondents herein to complete the recruitment process commenced under Advertisement No.05/2017 dated 26.07.2017 by considering the petitioner for appointment as Physical Education Teacher as per the list dated 20.03.2025 (Sl.No.11) and certificate verification done on 15.04.2025 under Roll No.17ST14011221. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Though many grounds have been raised in this writ petition, learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if this Court issues direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.08.2025, as expeditiously as possible.

4. Learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that the representation of the petitioner dated 22.08.2025 will be considered and appropriate order will be passed within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

5. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

6. Accordingly, the respondents are directed to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation, dated 22.08.2025, within a period of six(6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation.

With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

11-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

VM To:

1. The Secretary, Department of School Education, Fort St. George, Chennai 600009.

2. The Chairman, EVK Sampath Maligai, DPI Compound, College Road, Chennai 600009.

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