W.P.(MD)No.17778 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.06.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.(MD)No.17778 of 2026 and WMP(MD).No.13164 of 2026 R.Mariappa ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep by its Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Fort St.George, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 2. The Director of School Education, D.P.I.Campus , College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 006. 3. The Chief Educational Officer, Trichy, Trichy District. 4. The District Educational Officer, Trichy, District, Tricy. 5. E.R,Higher Secondary School, Rep by its Secretary, 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.17778 of 2026 Chinthamani, Trichy – 620 002. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 4 and 5 to grant re- employment to the petitioner till the end of academic year 2026-2027 and pass such further orders. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Saravanan For Respondents : Mr.K.K.Udhaya Kuamr Counsel for the State of Tamil Nadu (For R1 to R4) Mr,V.Panneer Selvam (For R5) O R D E R This petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents 4 and 5 to grant re-employment to the petitioner till the end of academic year 2026-2027. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents 1 to 4 and the learned counsel appearing for the 5th respondent. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.17778 of 2026 3. This Court directs the 4th respondent to consider the petitioner's application and pass appropriate orders within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. 25.06.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes NCC : Yes / No msrm Note: Issue order copy on 29.06.2026 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.17778 of 2026 To 1. The Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Fort St.George, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 2. The Director of School Education, D.P.I.Campus , College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 006. 3. The Chief Educational Officer, Trichy, Trichy District. 4. The District Educational Officer, Trichy, District, Tricy. 5. The Secretary, E.R,Higher Secondary School, Trichy – 620 002. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.17778 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY, J msrm Order made in W.P.(MD)No.17778 of 2026 and WMP(MD).No.13164 of 2026 25.06.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis