K.Rajalakshmi v. The Secretary
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 25.07.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P.Nos.22027 & 22028 of 2024 K.Rajalakshmi ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Secretary School Education Department, Fort St.George, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
2.The Joint Director of Elementary Education (Admn), Nungambakkam, Chennai.
3.The District Educational Officer, (Elementary Education), Cuddalore.
4.The Block Educational Officer, Anna Gramam Block, Anna Gramam, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District.
... Respondents Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records on the file of the 3rd respondent in Na.Ka.No.243/Aa2/2022 dated
28.06.2024 removing the petitioner from service and quash the same and direct the respondents to pay all the monetary benefits to the petitioner including continuity of service.
For Petitioner : Mr.J.Shanmuga Sundara Babu For Respondents : Mr.S.Mythreye Chandru Special Government Pleader
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed as against the order passed by the third respondent dated 28.06.2024, thereby removed the petitioner from service.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.
3. On perusal of the impugned order reveals that it is appealable one before the Directorate of Elementary Education. Therefore, the writ petition is not maintainable.
4. Accordingly, this writ petition stands dismissed. The petitioner is at liberty to file an appeal before the Appellate Authority
within a period of two weeks from today. On receipt of such appeal, the Appellate Authority is directed to dispose the appeal within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of appeal. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. No costs. 25.07.2024 Internet : Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking order/Non-speaking order Lpp Note : Registry is directed to return the original order. To 1.The Secretary School Education Department, Fort St.George, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
2.The Joint Director of Elementary Education (Admn), Nungambakkam, Chennai.
3.The District Educational Officer, (Elementary Education), Cuddalore.
4.The Block Educational Officer, Anna Gramam Block, Anna Gramam, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District.
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.
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