WP(MD). No.26221 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 24.09.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD). No.26221 of 2025 A.Mohamed Rabi ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Collegiate Education, Secretariat,Chennai - 600 009. 2. The Director of School Education, Directorate of School Education, College Road, Chennai - 600 006. 3. The Joint Director of School Education (NSS), Directorate of School Education, College Road, Chennai - 600 006.. 4. The Headmaster, Government Higher Secondary School, Melakkottai, Thirumangalam, Madurai - 625 706. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to rectify the pay anomaly between the petitioner and his juniors namely Mrs. S. Mallika and Mr. C. Sengottuvelu on par with his 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.26221 of 2025 juniors with effect from 29.12.2011 and pay him all the salary arrears considering his representation dated 18.06.2025 in the light of G.O.Ms. 234 Finance (Pay Cell) Department, dated 01.06.2009. For Petitioner : Mr.L.Shaji Chellan, For Respondents : Mr.N.Satheesh Kumar, Additional Government Pleader ORDER Mr.N.Satheesh Kumar, learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice for the respondents. 2. The present Writ Petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct respondents to rectify the pay anomaly between the petitioner and his juniors, namely, Mrs. S. Mallika and Mr. C. Sengottuvelu on par with his juniors with effect from 29.12.2011 and pay him all the salary arrears considering his representation dated 18.06.2025 in the light of G.O.Ms.234 Finance (Pay Cell) Department, dated 01.06.2009. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.26221 of 2025 3. Considering the fact that the petitioner's claim has been forwarded by the fourth respondent addressed to the third respondent through the District Educational Officer, Madurai District, only through whom such proposal could be forwarded is pending with the District Educational Officer, Madurai, for verification of eligibility of the petitioner's claim, there shall be a direction to the District Educational Officer, Madurai District, to forward the proposal with the appropriate recommendation, if found in order, to the third respondent within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order . 4. The writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 24.09.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no LS TO 1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Collegiate Education, Secretariat,Chennai - 600 009. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.26221 of 2025 K.KUMARESH BABU,J LS 2. The Director of School Education, Directorate of School Education, College Road, Chennai - 600 006. 3. The Joint Director of School Education (NSS), Directorate of School Education, College Road, Chennai - 600 006.. 4. The Headmaster, Government Higher Secondary School, Melakkottai, Thirumangalam, Madurai - 625 706. Copy to: The District Educational Officer, Madurai District. WP(MD) No.26221 of 2025 24.09.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis