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S. Santini v. The Union Territory Of Puducherry

2026-06-01Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA & WMP No. 18846 of 2026 S. Santini ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Union Territory Of Puducherry Rep. By its Principal Secretary, Directorate of Education, Puducherry-605 001

2. The Director of School Education Government of Puducherry, Directorate of School Education, Puducherry-605 005

3. The Senior Accounts Officer, Government of Puducherry, Directorate of School Education, Puducherry-605 005

4. The Joint Director of School Education Government of Puducherry, Directorate of School Education, Puducherry-605 005

5. The Correspondent Immaculate Heart of Mary Higher Secondary School, Ariyankuppam, Puducherry-605 007 ..Respondent(s)

Prayer:

This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking writ of mandamus directing the Respondents 1 to 4 to approve forthwith the date of her appointment viz., 06.06.2012 in the 5th Respondent school and release salary and other benefits attached to the said post with effect from the said date.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr. L.Chandrakumar For Respondent(s):

Mr. Syed Mustafa Special Government Pleader (Puducherry) (R1 to R4)

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To direct respondents 1 to 4 to approve forthwith the date of her appointment viz., 06.06.2012 in the 5th Respondent school and release salary and other benefits attached to the said post with effect from the said date."

2. The petitioner was initially appointed as a Primary School Teacher in the 5th respondent school in the year 2000, on a consolidated pay. Thereafter, she was appointed as a Trainee Graduate Teacher in a sanctioned post on 06.06.2012. The 5th respondent school sent a proposal for approval of her appointment for disbursement of grant-in-aid to the official respondents. However, the same has not been considered. Therefore, the petitioner is before this Court for the aforesaid relief.

3. Considering the fact that the petitioner has been appointed as a Trainee Graduate Teacher on 06.06.2012 and the fact that the proposal for approval sent by the 5th respondent has not been considered till date, respondents 1 to 4 are directed to pass orders on the proposal based on the extant rules, within a period of 3 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs.

01-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KAN

To

1. The Union Territory Of Puducherry Rep. By its Principal Secretary, Directorate of Education, Puducherry-605 001

2. The Director of School Education Government of Puducherry, Directorate of School Education, Puducherry-605 005

3. The Senior Accounts Officer, Government of Puducherry, Directorate of School Education, Puducherry-605 005

4. The Joint Director of School Education Government of Puducherry, Directorate of School Education, Puducherry-605 005

5. The Correspondent Immaculate Heart of Mary Higher Secondary School, Ariyankuppam, Puducherry-605 007

P.T.ASHA, J.

KAN 01-06-2026