M.R.Stanley Jones v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.3871 of 2026 R.Stanley Jones ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Padmanabapuram, Thukkaley, Kanyakumari District.

3.The Chief Educational Officer, Kanyakumari District.

4.The District Educational Officer, 5.The District Educational Officer, Private School, CEO Campus, 6.The Superintendent of Police, 1/6

7.The Inspector of Police, Marthandam Police Station, 8.The Principal, Christuraja Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Christuraja Puram, ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to expedite the enquiry proceedings contemplate under Na.Ka.No.A2/6225/2025 pursuant to the order passed in W.P.(MD).No.21732 of 2025 dated 11.08.2025.

For Petitioner :

Mr.K.R.Laxman For R1 to R5 :

Mr.P.T.Thiraviyam, Government Advocate For R6 & R7 :

M/s.M.Aasha, Government Advocate (Criminal Side) For R8 :

Mr.Tamilalagan 2/6

O R D E R

The present writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the second respondent to expedite the enquiry proceedings contemplated under Na.Ka.No.A2/6225/2025, pursuant to the order of this Court in W.P.(MD).No.21732 of 2025 dated 11.08.2025.

2. A perusal of the records reveals that the petitioner had lodged a complaint before the second respondent against the teachers of the eighth respondent school. Since no action was taken, the petitioner approached this Court in W.P.(MD).No.21732 of 2025, wherein an order was passed on 11.08.2025 directing the Revenue Divisional Officer, Padmanabapuram, to conduct an enquiry and pass appropriate orders. Though several notices have been issued by the second respondent, the enquiry has not been completed so far. Hence, the present writ petition.

3. Considering the aforesaid facts, the second respondent is directed to complete the enquiry and pass appropriate orders within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3/6

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

12.02.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No pal To 1.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Padmanabapuram, Thukkaley, Kanyakumari District.

3.The Chief Educational Officer, Kanyakumari District.

4.The District Educational Officer, 5.The District Educational Officer, Private School, CEO Campus, 6.The Superintendent of Police, 4/6

7.The Inspector of Police, Marthandam Police Station, 5/6

R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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