Madras High CourtWP/13148/2026disposed of

J.Christopher v. The District Educational Officer

2026-04-08Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA J.Christopher S/o Joseph, No 256 Manaveli, Vanamadevi Post, Kattumannarkoil Taluk, Cuddalore District, Pin 608 701.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Educational Officer, (Elementary Education), Virudhachalam 606 001, Cuddalore District.

2. The Block Educational Officer, Srimushnam Block at Nachiarpet, Cuddalore District pin 608 703.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to consider the Petitioner's representation dated 30.03.2023 requesting for fixation of pay in the selection grade scale of primary School headmaster. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.P. Manoj Kumar For Respondent(s):

Mrs.Mythreye Chandru, SGP

ORDER

The petition has been filed to direct the the respondent to consider the Petitioner's representation dated 30.03.2023 requesting for fixation of pay in the selection grade scale of primary School headmaster.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that he was appointed as Secondary Grade Teacher on 11.07.1986 and awarded Selection Grade after completion of 10 years of service and later, promoted as Primary School Headmaster on 07.06.2000. While so, when he was promoted as Middle School Headmaster his pay was not fixed by counting the prior Selection Grade Service. Therefore, the petitioner made a representation dated 30.03.2023 for which there is no response and subsequently, the petitioner got retired from service on 31.08.2024. Therefore, the petitioner is before this Court.

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

4. Considering the relief now sought for by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.03.2023, on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders, within a

period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 08-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa To 1.The District Educational Officer, (Elementary Education), Virudhachalam 606 001, Cuddalore District.

2.The Block Educational Officer, Srimushnam Block at Nachiarpet, Cuddalore District pin 608 703.

P.T.ASHA, J.

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