Madras High CourtWP/18189/2026disposed of

A.Gopinath v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2026-06-02Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA AND WMP NO. 19545 OF 2026

1. A.Gopinath

2. N. Balakrishnan

3. E. Ramesh ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. By its Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009

2. The Director of Technical Education Directorate of Technical Education, No.53, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai-600 025 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st Respondent to pass orders on petitioner's Representation dated 05.03.2026 in accordance with law within a period to be specified by this Court and fix the petitioners in Level 10 Scale of pay from the appointment date itself since the petitioners who are incumbent Lecturers are directly covered by clause 30 (2) (3) of G.O. Ms. No.20 Higher Education (C2) Department dated 14.01.2020 and are eligible to be fixed in level 10 scale of pay (Rs.57,700 Rs.1,82,400/-).

For Petitioner(s):

Ms. C.Uma For Respondent(s):

Mr.K.Sathish, Government Advocate Order It is now informed by Mr.K.Sathish, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents that a proposal has already been forwarded to the 1st respondent and the same would be considered within a period of four weeks.

2. Recording the above submission, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRN To

1. The Principal Secretary to Government, State Of Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009

2. The Director of Technical Education Directorate of Technical Education, No.53, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai-600 025

P.T.ASHA J.

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