P.Cathrine Julie v. The Union Of India

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and WMP.No.7897 of 2026 P.Cathrine Julie W/o.Devid Dinakaran, Christian, Working as Trained Graduate Teacher, St. Antonys Govt. Aided High School, No. C-115, Maraimalai Adigal Salai, Puducherry 605 001 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Union Of India Rept. by the Government of Puducherry, Through the secretary to Government for Education, Chief Secretariat, Puducherry 605 001

2. The Director Directorate of School Education , Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Centenary Education complex, 100 Feet road, Near Indira Gandhi Square, Anna Nagar, Puducherry 605 005

3. The Correspondent St. Antonys Govt. Aided High School, No. C-115, MAraimalai Adigal Salai, Puducherry 605 001 ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to approve the appointment of the petitioner as Trained Graduate Teacher since the petitioner is appointed against an already sanctioned post coming under the Grant in Aid

Scheme and to pay the salary of the petitioner with effect from 13.6.2014 onwards with arrears.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.V.Ajayakumar For Respondent(s):

Mr.Syed Mustafa, SGP (P) for R1 & R2

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the second respondent to approve the appointment of the petitioner as Trained Graduate Teacher since the petitioner is appointed against an already sanctioned post coming under the Grant in Aid Scheme and to pay the salary of the petitioner with effect from 13.6.2014 onwards with arrears.

2. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself. Since no adverse order is passed as against the third respondent, notice to the third respondent is dispensed with.

3. It is the case of the petitioner that she joined the service of the third respondent's school on 12.05.20214 which is a sanctioned post that arose vacant due to the resignation of one Ms.Antony Grace Mary and was issued with an appointment order on 13.06.2014. The school has sent proposal to the Education Department intimating her appointment on 13.06.2014 and to release her salary

and thereafter several reminders in regard to the same was sent but there was no response. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has filed a petition in W.P.No.48282 of 2025 but however, the same was withdrawn with liberty to file a fresh case. Since the proposal of the third respondent was not considered till date by the second respondent, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice to issue a direction to the second respondent to consider the proposal of the third respondent dated 13.06.2014, including the letter intimating the petitioner's educational qualification sent to the educational department dated 23.01.2016 and to pass appropriate orders, within a reasonable time.

5. Per contra, the learned Special Government Pleader submitted that the proposal sent by the third respondent School will be considered by the second respondent in accordance with law and appropriate orders will be passed.

6. In view of the submissions made by the respective learned counsels, the second respondent is directed to consider the proposal sent by the second respondent dated 13.06.2014, including the intimation letter in regard to the educational qualification of the petitioner dated 23.01.2016 and to pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7. With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs.

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1. The Union Of India Rept. by the Government of Puducherry, Through the secretary to Government for Education, Chief Secretariat, Puducherry 605 001

2. The Director Directorate of School Education , Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Centenary Education complex, 100 Feet road, Near Indira Gandhi Square, Anna Nagar, Puducherry 605 005

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

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