W.P.(MD)No.6786 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.03.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR W.P.(MD)No.6786 of 2026 M.Thirumoorthy ... Petitioner vs. 1.The Controller of the Examinations, Director of School Education, Chennai. 2.The Director of Government Examination, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai. 3.The Chief Educational Officer, Collectorate Campus, Palayamkottai, Tirunelvlei. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated 09.02.2026 and rectify the mistake in 10th, 11th and 12th mark sheets in respect of the petitioner's father's name. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.6786 of 2026 For Petitioner :Mr.K.Muthurakkan For Respondents :Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam, Government Advocate. ***** O R D E R The petitioner is before this Court seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 09.02.2026. By the said representation, the petitioner has requested respondents 2 and 3 to rectify the mistake that occurred in the 10th, 11th and 12th mark sheets with regard to the name of the petitioner’s father. In the mark sheets, the petitioner’s father’s name has been mentioned as “Thanga Mariappan”. However, the petitioner’s father has subsequently changed his name to “Mariappan.” 2.The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submitted that the representation of the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law and as per the procedure prescribed by the Commissioner of School Education. The said submission is placed on record. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.6786 of 2026 3.In view of the above, respondents 2 and 3 are directed to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 09.02.2026 on its own merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4.This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Index :Yes / No 12.03.2026 Internet :Yes / No NCC :Yes / No ias To: 1.The Controller of the Examinations, Director of School Education, Chennai. 2.The Director of Government Examination, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai. 3.The Chief Educational Officer, Collectorate Campus, Palayamkottai, Tirunelvlei. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.6786 of 2026 HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR, J. ias W.P.(MD)No.6786 of 2026 12.03.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis