A.Anitha v. The Chief Educational Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.490 of 2025 A.Anitha ... Petitioner -vs1. The Chief Educational Officer, Office of the Chief Educational Office, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

2. The District Education Officer (Primary Education), Office of the District Education (Primary Education), Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

3. The Block Education Officer, Office of the Block Education, Kuruvikulam.

4. The Correspondent, T.D.T.A. Primary and Middle Schools, St. Michael's Parsonage, North Achampatti, Devarkulam (Via).

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to approve her appointment as secondary grade teacher considering the proposal dated 12.12.2023 sent by the 4th respondent school without insisting the TET qualification in the light of the decision of Honourable Supreme Court of India.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mohan Kumar For Respondent Nos.1 to 3 : Mr.T.Amjadkhan Government Advocate

O R D E R

The instant writ petition has been filed by a Secondary Grade Teacher appointed in the fourth respondent school seeking a mandamus to approve her appointment.

2. A perusal of the records reveal that the petitioner was appointed as Secondary Grade Teacher in the fourth respondent school on 18.04.2018. The school management has forwarded the proposal for approval of the appointment to the second respondent on 12.12.2023. So far, the respondents authorities has not passed any orders, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Considering the above said facts, the second respondent is directed to consider the proposal submitted by the management and pass appropriate order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

4.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

08.01.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No gvn 3/4

R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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1. The Chief Educational Officer, Office of the Chief Educational Office, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

2. The District Education Officer (Primary Education), Office of the District Education (Primary Education), Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

3. The Block Education Officer, Office of the Block Education, Kuruvikulam.

4. The Correspondent, T.D.T.A. Primary and Middle Schools, St. Michael's Parsonage, North Achampatti, Devarkulam (Via).

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