WP No. 18244 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 01-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 18244 of 2026 and W.M.P.Nos.19587, 19588 and 19589 of 2026 1. B.Arunkumar 2. G. Sathiya, 3. L.Ruth Kingsly 4. S. Indhumathi 5. V.Ragu 6. G.Vijayaragavan 7. J.Krishnaveni 8. M.Deeparani ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Principal Secretary, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009. 2. The Director of Elementary Education, DPI Campus, Chennai 600 006. 3. The District Educational Officer ( Elementary ), Coimbatore Educational District, Coimbatore District. 4. The District Educational Officer ( Elementary ), Salem Educational District, Salem District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18244 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 5. The District Educational Officer ( Elementary ), Dharmapuri Educational District, Dharmapuri District. 6. The District Educational Officer ( Elementary ), Tiruppur Educational District, Tiruppur District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records of the respondent of the second Respondent in Na.Ka.No. 001253/D1/2026 dated 02.04.2026 and quash the same and accordingly direct the respondents, to draw year wise panel for the promotion to the post of Elementary School Headmaster from the post of Secondary grade teacher for the vacancies for the years 2022 and 2023 by including those who qualified with TET as on 1.1.2022 and 1.1.2023 and by strictly following G.O.Ms.No.12 dated 13.01.2020 as it stood prior to the Amendment in G.O.Ms.No.243 School Education 21.12.2023 by considering each panchayat as one unit for promotion and accordingly grant promotion to the petitioners if they come within the zone of consideration. For Petitioner(s) : Mr.S.Snehankandasamy For Respondent(s) : Mr.K.Sathish, Government Advocate for R1 to R6 ORDER When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioners seek permission of this Court to withdraw this writ petition and he has also made an endorsement to that effect. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18244 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 2. In view of the submission and endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioners, the writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 01-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No rap To 1. The Principal Secretary, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009. 2. The Director of Elementary Education, DPI Campus, Chennai 600 006. 3. The District Educational Officer ( Elementary ), Coimbatore Educational District, Coimbatore District. 4. The District Educational Officer ( Elementary ), Salem Educational District, Salem District. 5. The District Educational Officer ( Elementary ), Dharmapuri Educational District, Dharmapuri District. 6. The District Educational Officer ( Elementary ), Tiruppur Educational District, Tiruppur District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18244 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 P.T.ASHA, J. rap WP No. 18244 of 2026 01-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis