Little Flower School v. J. Kumaragurubaran, I.A.S.,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR CONT.P(MD)No.3358 of 2025 in W.P(MD) No.19010 of 2024 Little Flower School, Represented by its Correspondent, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District - 612 001.

... Petitioner/Petitioner - Vs1. J.Kumaragurubaran, I.A.S., Secretary to Government, School Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. Kannappan, Director of School Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai.

3. R.Mathankumar Chief Educational Officer, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

... Contemnors / Respondents PRAYER: Contempt Petition is filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, to punish the respondents herein for their wilful disobedience of the order of this Court in W.P(MD) No.19010 of 2024, dated 23.10.2024.

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For Petitioner : Mr.V.R.Shanmuganathan For Respondents : Mr.R.Baskaran Additional Advocate General Assisted by Mr.P.T.Thiraviyam Government Advocate

ORDER

The present Contempt Petition has been filed alleging violation of the orders of this Court dated 23.10.2024 made in W.P(MD) No.19010 of 2024.

2. In compliance of the order of this Court dated 23.10.2024, proceedings has been issued by the Additional Chief Secretary to Government on 10.02.2026, rejecting the request of the petitioner School.

3. Recording the same, this Contempt Petition stands closed with liberty to the petitioner to challenge the same, if they are so advised. 17.02.2026 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No NCC : Yes/No ebsi 2/4

To

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

2. The Director of School Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai.

3. The Chief Educational Officer, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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