Madras High CourtWP(MD)/8191/2016disposed of

K.Nagoor Kani v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2016-10-03Honourable The Chief Justice,Honourable Mr Justice S. Nagamuthu3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.10.2016

CORAM

The HON'BLE MR.SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, CHIEF JUSTICE AND The HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.NAGAMUTHU W.P. (MD) No.8191 of 2016 K.Nagoor Kani .. Petitioner Vs.

1. The State of Tamil Nadu rep. by its Secretary Department of School Education Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Director of School Education College Road, Chennai - 600 006.

3. The Chief Educational Officer Tirunelveli District at Tirunelveli.

4. The District Educational Officer Thenkasi, Tirunelveli District.

5. The Manager-cum-Correspondent Mohideeniya High School Vasudevanallur - 627 758 Tirunelveli District.

.. Respondents PRAYER: Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus to direct respondents 1 to 4 to take appropriate steps so as to ensure safety and sanitation of the students studying in the 5th respondent school namely, Mohideeniya High School,

(2) Vasudevanallur, Tirunelveli District by complying with the renewal of recognition before admitting any students for the academic year 2016-2017.

For Petitioner : Mr.E.V.N.Siva For Respondents : Mr.T.R.Janarthanan Addl. Government Pleader for respondents 1 to 4 Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates for 5th respondent

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) The petitioner is aggrieved by the continuation of the fifth respondent/school which is violating all norms of education.

2. On inspection by the the District Educational Officer, the allegations were found to be substantially correct. The institution was given temporary recognition only up to 31.5.2013 and is lacking in basic facilities like toilet, drinking water and the condition of school building is stated to be quite bad. The school also remains closed periodically.

3. In view of the aforesaid having been found, we asked the learned Additional Government Pleader as to what does the District Educational Officer propose. The learned Additional Government Pleader states that necessary action will be taken and concluded within a maximum period of one month of receipt of the order. We take the submission on record and the respondent/authorities will remain bound by the said submission made by the learned Additional Government Pleader in the court.

The petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(P&A) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar sasi To:

1. The Secretary State of Tamil Nadu Department of School Education Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

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2. The Director of School Education College Road, Chennai - 600 006.

3. The Chief Educational Officer Tirunelveli District at Tirunelveli.

4. The District Educational Officer Thenkasi, Tirunelveli District.

+1cc to M/s.Ajmal Associates,Advocate Sr.No. 59059 +1cc to Ms.E.V.N.Siva, Advocate Sr.No. 58037 +1cc to Spl.Government Pleader Sr.No. 58549 JAM/17.10.16/CK/3p-8c W.P. (MD) No.8191 of 2016 03.10.2016