S.U.Peter Surendran v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 7.11.2016

CORAM

The HON'BLE MR.SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, CHIEF JUSTICE AND The HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P.No.38621 of 2016 S.U.Peter Surendran .. Petitioner Vs.

1. The State of Tamil Nadu rep. by its Secretary to Government Department of School Education Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Secretary to Government Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department Government of Tamil Nadu Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

3. The Director of School Education

4. The Inspector of Anglo Indian Schools .. Respondents PRAYER: Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 17.9.2016 and re-introduce the Free Cycle Scheme for the SC/ST Girl children studying in Anglo Indian Schools in Tamil Nadu.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Ramamoorthi For Respondents : Mr.T.N.Rajagopalan Special Govt. Pleader

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) The scheme in question of which petitioner seeks enforcement through representation dated 17.9.2016, as per the petition itself, was only made applicable from 2002 to 2004. Thus, it is for the Government to decide whether it would like to have an enlarged application of the scheme or not and no mandamus can be issued in this behalf.

The petition is dismissed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar sasi To:

1. The Secretary to Government State of Tamil Nadu Department of School Education Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Secretary to Government Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department Government of Tamil Nadu Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

3. The Director of School Education

4. The Inspector of Anglo Indian Schools +1cc to Mr.M. Ramamurthi, Advocate, S.R.No.63444 sm (CO) md (15/11/2016) W.P.No.38621 of 2016