Madras High CourtWP(MD)/22795/2016disposed of

J.Latha, Drawing Teacher, v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2023-04-12Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.04.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY and W.M.P(MD)No.16302 of 2016 J.Latha ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary, Department of School Education, Fort St.George, Chennai 600 006.

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

3.The Chief Educational Officer, Kanyakumari District.

4.The District Educational Officer, Kuzhithurai, Kanyakumari District.

5.The Correspondent, LMS Boys Higher Secondary School, Marthandam-629165, Kanyakumari District. ... Respondents 1/5

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 4th respondent to approve forthwith the appointment of the petitioner as Drawing Master in the 5th respondent-school from 17.11.2014 onwards with salary and other attendant benefits. For Petitioner : Mr.E.V.N.Siva For Respondent : Mr.V.Om Prakash Government Advocate for R-1 to R-4 No appearance for R-5

ORDER

This writ petition is filed to approve the appointment of the petitioner, from 17.11.2014 onwards, with all attendant benefits.

2. Heard Mr.E.V.N.Siva, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.V.Om Prakash, learned Government Advocate appearing for 1 to 4 respondents. Perused the material document available on record.

3. The petitioner was appointed in the 5th respondent school as a Drawing teacher. The petitioner is in possession of certificate issued by the State 2/5

of Kerala. The respondents ought to have considered equivalency before considering for approval of appointment. The school has submitted a proposal to the official respondents and the respondents have not passed any order.

4. Considering the facts stated above, the respondents are directed to consider and pass orders. If the petitioner fulfills all conditions of recruitment, the respondents shall consider the same for approval. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

5. With these directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Index : Yes / No 12.04.2023 Internet : Yes ksa 3/5

To 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary, Department of School Education, Fort St.George, Chennai 600 006.

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

3.The Chief Educational Officer, Kanyakumari District.

4.The District Educational Officer, Kuzhithurai, Kanyakumari District.

5.The Correspondent, LMS Boys Higher Secondary School, Marthandam-629165, Kanyakumari District.

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S.SRIMATHY, J ksa Order made in W.P.(MD)No. 22795 of 2016 12.04.2023 5/5