W.P(MD)No.19698 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.19698 of 2026 Nadar Higher Secondary School Rep. by its Secretary S.R.Parthibhan ... Petitioner(s) vs. 1. The Chief Educational Officer, Madurai, Madurai District.. 2. The District Educational Officer (Secondary), Melur, Madurai District. ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to grant permission for filling up 8 sanctioned posts in the petitioner school by considering the petitioner's representations dated 10.06.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.R. Suriya Narayanan For R1 & R2 : Mr.R.Ramasamy, Counsel for State 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19698 of 2026 O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to grant permission for filling up 8 sanctioned posts in the petitioner school by considering the petitioner's representations dated 10.06.2026. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties. 3. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner/School submitted that the petitioner/School had submitted a representation dated 10.06.2026 seeking permission to fill up eight sanctioned posts in the petitioner school. However, as no action has been taken on the said representation till date, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19698 of 2026 5. The learned counsel further submitted that it would suffice if this Court issues a direction to the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.06.2026 and pass appropriate orders thereon within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 6. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the first respondent, to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 10.06.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. Such exercise shall be completed as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 13.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes PKN 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19698 of 2026 To 1. The Chief Educational Officer, Madurai, Madurai District. 2. The District Educational Officer (Secondary), Melur, Madurai District. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19698 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI ,J. PKN ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.19698 of 2026 DATED : 13.07.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis