WP(MD). No.18690 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 09/07/2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR WP(MD). No.18690 of 2026 and WMP(MD)Nos.13811,13812 and 13813 of 2026 C.Nadarajan ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Chief Educational Officer, Tuticorin District.. 2. The District Educational Officer, Tuticorin, Tuticorin District. 3. The Secretary, Karapettai Higher Secondary School, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District - 628 001. 4. M/s.Vadathisai Indhu Nadarkuladaya Thoothukudi Magamai Dharma Karapettai Paribalana Sangam, Represented by its Secretary, Reg.No. 4/1918-19,Thoothukudi. ... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of CERTIORARIFIED 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.18690 of 2026 MANDAMUS, or any other appropriate WRIT, by or order or direction, calling for the records pertaining to the Impugned order passed by the 2nd respondent dated 24.06.2026 in Na.Ka.No.3322/A3/2026 and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents 1 to 4 to consider the proposal for the Petitioners re-employment as PG Assistant (Special Grade) Teacher, Karapettai Nadar Higher Secondary School, Thoothukudi in the academic year 2026-27. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Deepamathi For R1 & R2 : Mr.C.Jeganathan Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu ORDER This writ petition has been filed writ of certiiorarified mandamus to quash the impugned order passed by the second respondent dated 24.06.2026 in Na.Ka.No.3322/A3/2026 and for consequential direction to the respondents 1 to 4 to consider the proposal for the petitioner's re-employment as PG Assistant (Special Grade) Teacher, Karapettai Nadar Higher Secondary School, Thoothukudi in the academic year 2026-27. 2. The petitioner, who was initially appointed as P.G.Assistant (Commerce) on 08.10.1997, was kept in-charge of the post of 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.18690 of 2026 Headmaster. While he was working as such, he attained the age of superannuation on 30.06.2026. In the light of the various Government Orders issued from time to time providing for extension of service till the end of current academic year, the petitioner appears to have made a claim for reemployment till the end of the current academic year and the said request of the petitioner has been rejected through the impugned proceedings by the second respondent duly furnishing various reasons, one such reason being unsatisfactory service of the petitioner. 3. The petitioner admittedly has attained the age of superannuation and is making a claim for reemployment which the petitioner cannot claim as a matter of right. Such reemployment is solely at the discretion of the employer. In the present case, the employer has exercised discretion and chose not to extend the service of the petitioner. In the absence of infringement of any fundamental right or any legal right of the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to entertain this petition against the impugned proceeedings. 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.18690 of 2026 4. Accordingly, this petition is dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 09.07.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No CM TO 1. The Chief Educational Officer, Tuticorin District.. 2. The District Educational Officer, Tuticorin, Tuticorin District. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.18690 of 2026 MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR,J CM WP(MD). No.18690 of 2026 and WMP(MD)Nos.13811,13812 and 13813 of 2026 Date : 09/07/2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis