S.Sivaprakash v. The State Of Tamilnadu
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 20.11.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P.Nos.33004 & 33005 of 2024 S.Sivaprakash .....
Petitioner Vs 1.The State of Tamilnadu Rep by its Secretary to the Government, Education Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9.
2.The Director of Elementary Education DPI Compound, College Road, Chennai-6.
3.The District Educational Officer (Elementary) Thirpathur.
4.The Block Educational Officer Natrampalli Union, Thirupathur District.
5.Hindu Aided Primary School Rep by its Secretary, Amburpettai, Vaniyambadi, Thirupathur District.
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Respondents 1/5
Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution praying to issue a Writ of Declaration, declaring that passing of Teachers eligibility Test is not applicable to the petitioner, that the vacancy was arose on 01.06.2011, recruitment process started as early as on 08.07.2011, when the 5th respondent school passed resolution and requested permission to fill up the vacant post of Secondary Grade Teacher and the Assistant Elementary Educational officer recommended for filling up the vacant post by letter dated 04.10.2011, prior to issuance of G.O.Ms. No. 181, school education, dated 15.11.2011, and consequentially direct the respondents to approve the appointment of the petitioner permanently by taking into consideration of the representation of the petitioner dated 07.01.2023 lawyer notice dated 20.01.2023 and the 5th respondent school dated 21.10.2023 and 25.05.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.S.N.Ravichandran For R1 to R4 : Mrs.S.Mythreye Chandru Special Government Pleader
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a declaration that passing of Teachers Eligibility Test is not applicable to the petitioner, since the vacancy arose on 01.06.2011 and the recruitment process started as early as on 08.07.2011, when the 5th respondent school passed resolution and requested permission to fill up the vacant post of Secondary Grade Teacher and the Assistant Elementary Educational officer recommended for filling up the 2/5
vacant post by letter dated 04.10.2011, all of which were prior to the issuance of G.O.Ms. No. 181, School Education, dated 15.11.2011, and consequentially direct the respondents to approve his appointment on permanent basis by taking into consideration of the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 07.01.2023, the lawyer's notice dated 20.01.2023 and the communications of the 5th respondent School dated 21.10.2023 and 25.05.2023.
2.The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 4 submitted that the issue with regard to the requirement of TNTET qualification for teachers is pending before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in Civil Appeal No.1385 of 2025 and the interim orders have also been passed on 01.09.2025.
3.In view of the order dated 01.09.2025 passed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in Civil Appeal No.1385 of 2025, the prayer sought for in this writ petition cannot be granted. Thus, the writ petition is devoid of merits and is liable to be dismissed. However, the petitioner is at liberty to seek extension of time to clear the Teachers Eligibility Test, as declared by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.
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4.In the result, this Writ Petition stands dismissed. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. No costs. 20.11.2025 Index:Yes/No Lpp To 1.The Secretary to the Government, Education Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9.
2.The Director of Elementary Education DPI Compound, College Road, Chennai-6.
3.The District Educational Officer (Elementary) Thirpathur.
4.The Block Educational Officer Natrampalli Union, Thirupathur District.
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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.
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