Ilayangudi Higher Secondary School v. Govt Of Tamil Nadu
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.10.2020
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P.[MD]No.14058 of 2020 Ilayangudi Higher Secondary School, Rep.by its Correspondent, Ilayangudi Higher Secondary School, Ilayangudi, Sivagangai District.
... Petitioner Vs.
1.Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its Secretary to the Government, Education Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.
2.The Joint Director of School Education, (Higher Secondary) Office of Director of School Education, College Road, Chennai-6.
3.The Chief Educational Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.
4.The District Educational Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.
... Respondents PRAYER : This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to direct the third respondent to delete the word "self finance" in 6th standard English Medium Section and consequently to delete the word surplus in Tamil graduate teacher in the staff strength for the standard 6th to 10th by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 20.01.2020. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Devaraj For Respondents : Mr.N.Shanmugaselvam Additional Government Pleader
O R D E R
By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 1/3
2.This writ petition has been filed to issue appropriate direction to the second respondent to direct the third respondent to delete the word "self finance" in 6th standard English Medium Section and consequently to delete the word surplus in Tamil graduate teacher in the staff strength for the standard 6th to 10th by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 20.01.2020. 3.Mr.R.Devaraj, learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that though the petitioner has made a representation on (*)20.01.2020, no decision has been taken by the second respondent till date. Hence, without any other option, the petitioner approached this Court by virtue of this judicial review petition. 4.Mr.N.Shanmugaselvan, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents fairly submits that the said representation will be disposed of on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four weeks.
5.Considering the submission made by the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Court directs the second respondent to dispose of the representation dated (*)20.01.2020 within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, on merits and in accordance with law.
6.With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AE) (*)Amended as per order of this Hon'ble Court dated 10.12.2020 Sd/- Assistant Registrar (Records) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) cp Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned. 2/3
To:- (*)To be Substituted the order already despatched on 22.10.2020 1.The Secretary to the Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Education Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George,Chennai-9.
2.The Joint Director of School Education, (Higher Secondary) Office of Director of School Education, College Road, Chennai-6.
3.The Chief Educational Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.
4.The District Educational Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.
+1 CC to M/s.R. DEVARAJ, Advocate ( SR-19650[F] dated 09/10/2020 ) W.P.[MD]No.14058 of 2020 09.10.2020 VR(CO) AP(21/10/2020) 3P 6C NR(31/12/2020) 3P 6C 3/3