Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9251/2020disposed of

R.Manickam v. The Chief Educational Officer

2020-09-07Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.9251 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.09.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.9251 of 2020 R. Manickam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chief Educational Officer, Thenkasi District, Thenkasi.

2.The District Educational Officer, Office of District Education, Sankarankovil, Thenkasi District.

3.The Head Master, Hindu Nadar Uravinmurai Committee Higher Secondary School, T.N.Puthukudi, Puliangudi, Sankarankovil Taluk, Thenkasi District.

4.Sankara Pandian ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to consider and dispose the application dated 26.05.2020 filed under 7(2) and 7(3) of Tamil Nadu Recognized Private School (Regulation) Rules, 1974 within the stipulated period. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jothibasu For Respondents 1 & 2 : Mrs.S.Srimathy, Special Government Pleader For 4th Respondent : Mr.R.Karunanidhi For 3rd Respondent : withdraw (Mr.S.Chellapandian)

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner states that the petition mentioned application has to be disposed of by the second respondent, but no steps were taken.

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W.P.(MD)No.9251 of 2020 3.The second respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned application and dispose if of on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Before passing such order, the second respondent will hear not only the petitioner, but also the fourth respondent. It appears that the institution comes under the direct payment system. The third respondent states that he is only concerned with the welfare of the institution and he has not even entered appearance in the case and that he can be ignored. In-fact, the learned counsel for the third respondent virtually reported 'no instructions'.

4.This Writ Petition stands disposed of, accordingly. No costs.

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To 1.The Chief Educational Officer, Thenkasi District, Thenkasi.

2.The District Educational Officer, Office of District Education, Sankarankovil, Thenkasi District.

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