P.Ramar B.A. H.P. Ed., v. Goverment Of Tamil Nadu Rep
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 02-06-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA P.Ramar B.A. H.P. Ed., Roll No. 17ST14010423 S/o K. Pichaimuthu, D/No. 4/144, Devendra Kula Vellalar Nagar, Anayampatti Post - 636 105 Gangavalli Taluk Salem District 636 105 ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. Goverment of Tamil Nadu Rep by its Secretary to Government School Education Department, St.George Fort, Chennai 600 019
2. The Chairman Teacher Recruitment Board, 4th Floor, Dr. Puratchi Thalaivar M.G.R Centenary Memorial Building, D.P.I. Educational complex, College Road, Nungamabkakm, Chennai 600 0069
3. The Director of School Education DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai 600006
4. Chief Educational officer District Collectorate Complex, Third Floor, Room No 301 Salem District, Salem
5. District Educational officer Salem District, Salem ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to conduct due investigation and eliminate the ineligible Physical Education teachers and issue a Physical Education Teacher Appointment order to petitioner either in the vacant post or in the 11 PSTM vacancies that have not been filled, through the 2nd respondent and sent it to the school Education Department by considering the representation dated 15.04.2026 within a time to be stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.P.A.Sai Govindaraja For Respondent(s):
Mr.V.Prasad, Government Advocate - R1 and 3 to 5 Mr.C.Kathiravan, Standing Counsel - R2 Order This writ petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to conduct due investigation and eliminate the ineligible Physical Education teachers and issue an
appointment order to the petitioner for the post of Physical Education Teacher either in the vacant post or in the 11 PSTM vacancies that have not been filled, through the 2nd respondent and forward the same to the School Education Department by considering the representation dated 15.04.2026 within a time to be stipulated by this Court.
2. The petitioner would submit that he had applied for the post of Physical Education Teacher pursuant to TRB Notification No. 05/2017 dated 26.07.2017. Though the notification was issued in 2017, the selection process was completed only in November 2020 owing to pending litigations. The petitioner belongs to the Scheduled Caste community and possesses the requisite qualification for appointment as Physical Education Teacher. Several candidates were selected under the PSTM quota on the basis of certificates claiming that they had studied B.P.Ed./M.P.Ed. and allied courses in Tamil Medium at YMCA College of Physical Education, Chennai. According to information obtained under the RTI Act and records furnished by the concerned authorities, the said courses were conducted only in English Medium and not in Tamil Medium. Therefore, the PSTM certificates produced by such candidates are alleged to be false and fabricated. Owing to the selection of ineligible candidates under the
PSTM quota, the petitioner lost a legitimate opportunity for selection and appointment.
3. The petitioner filed W.P.No.7192 of 2021 before this Court and this Court vide order dated 19.03.2021 disposed of the said Writ Petition directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner if he was found eligible. Since the direction was not implemented, he was forced to file a Contempt Petition. Thereafter, the petitioner's claim was rejected on the ground that he did not reach the zone of consideration. The petitioner gave several representations to the authorities seeking verification of the PSTM certificates and consideration of his candidature. Since the said representations were not considered, the petitioner again filed W.P.No.34332 of 2022 before this Court seeking to furnish the documents sought by him under the Right to Information Act.
The said Writ Petition was disposed of with a direction to the respondents to furnish the copies sought by the petitioner within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of that order. Thereafter, the petitioner made a representation to the concerned authority on 15.04.2026 requesting to consider his candidature for appointment to the post of Physical Educational Teacher.
response to date. Hence, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.
4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for respondents.
5. Considering the limited scope of the prayer sought in this writ petition, and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.04.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
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To
1. The Secretary to Government Government of Tamil Nadu School Education Department St,George Fort Chennai 600 019
2. The Chairman Teacher Recruitment Board, 4th Floor, Dr. Puratchi Thalaivar M.Gr.
Centenary Memorial Building, D.P.I. Educational complex, College Road, Nungamabkakm, Chennai 600 069
3. The Director of School Education DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai 600006
4. The Chief Educational officer District Collector ate complex, third Floor, room No 301 Salem District, Salem
5. The District Educational officer Salem District, Salem
P.T.ASHA J.
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