S.Kanagaraj v. The State Of Tamilnadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 30.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN S.Kanagaraj .....

Petitioner Vs 1.The State of Tamilnadu Rep. by its Secretary to Government, School Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600009.

2. The Joint Director Directorate of Higher Secondary School (Education), DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai 600006.

3. District Educational Officer Cuddalore District, Cuddalore.

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Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's Appeal dated 26.02.2024 after affording a personal hearing to the petitioner.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.V.Muthu Visakan For Respondents : Mrs.S.Mythreye Chandru Special Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the first respondent to consider and dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner dated 26.02.2024.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

3. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition, the first respondent is directed to consider the appeal filed by the petitioner dated 26.02.2024, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, and dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To

1. The Secretary to Government, School Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600009.

2. The Joint Director Directorate of Higher Secondary School (Education), DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai 600006.

3. The District Educational Officer Cuddalore District, Cuddalore.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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