Avvai Kapagam v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 11.09.2023

CORAM

MR.JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE Avvai Karpagam Rep. by its Secretary B.Sivaprakash 77/B, Thiruvottiyur High Road Chennai 600 081 ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary School Education Department Fort St. George, Chennai 2.The Director of School Education College Road Chennai 3.The Member Secretary cum Joint Director Department of School Education Chennai 600 006 4.The Director State Council of Educational Research & Training Department of School Education Chennai 600 006 ... Respondents 1/4

PRAYER: The writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 08.03.2022 and declare the 'Tamil Amiztham' books published by the petitioner as approved text books for Tamil language subject for Classes I to V in the State of Tamil Nadu.

For Petitioner : Mr.I.Murali Krishnan For Respondents : Mr.M.Bindran Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage.

2.Mr.M.Bindran, the learned Additional Government Pleader has taken notice for the respondents 1 to 4.

3.The 2nd respondent is now required to consider and dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 08.03.2022 at the earliest. 2/4

4.The writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs. 11.09.2023 kas Index : Yes / No To The Secretary The State of Tamil Nadu School Education Department Fort St. George, Chennai 2.The Director of School Education College Road Chennai 3.The Member Secretary cum Joint Director Department of School Education Chennai 600 006 4.The Director State Council of Educational Research & Training Department of School Education Chennai 600 006 3/4

N.SESHASAYEE, J.

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