Madras High CourtWP(MD)/18304/2025disposed of

David Selvakumar v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu

2025-07-07Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY David Selvakumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Government of Tamil Nadu Represented by its Secretary to the Government, School Education Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 9.

2.The Director of School Education, Chennai - 6.

3.The Joint Director of School Education (Personnel), Chennai - 6.

4.The Tahsildar Ponamaravathy Taluk, Pudukottai.

5.The Village Administrative Officer, Ponamaravathy Taluk, Pudukottai.

6.The Headmaster Narayana Chettiyar High School, Koppanuppati, Pudukottai District. ...Respondents 1/4

PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent No.4 to consider the petitioner's representation / application dated 28.03.2017 and 15.07.2024 for compassionate appointment.

For Petitioner : M/s.C.Geetha For Respondents : Mr.T. Amjad Khan Government Advocate, for R_1 to R-5

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 4th respondent to consider the petitioner's representation / application dated 28.03.2017 and 15.07.2024 for compassionate appointment.

2. Even though this writ petition has been filed by the petitioner for compassionate appointment, he is now seeking only the issuance of an integrated certificate. The application for the integrated certificate ought to be considered by the 4th respondent in accordance with the prevailing rules and regulations.

3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directing the 4th respondent to consider the petitioner's request and issue integrated certificate, as per law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

07.07.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes KSA To:

1.The Government of Tamil Nadu Represented by its Secretary to the Government, School Education Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 9.

2.The Director of School Education, Chennai - 6.

3.The Joint Director of School Education (Personnel), Chennai - 6.

4.The Tahsildar Ponamaravathy Taluk, Pudukottai.

5.The Village Administrative Officer, Ponamaravathy Taluk, Pudukottai.

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

KSA ORDER MADE IN DATED : 07.07.2025 4/4