WP No. 26165 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 26165 of 2026 Shree G.K.Jain Higher Secondary School Rep. by its Correspondent, 15, 180, Ms Koil St, Pudumanaikuppam, Royapuram, Chennai-600 013 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Chief Educational Officer Egmore, Chennai 600 008 2. The District Educational officer office of the District Education Office Chennai (North) Chennai 600 049 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondents herein to pass orders on the proposal of the petitioner by accepting the resignation of the BT Assistant (Mathematics) Miss Padma Yosuvaraj with effect from 30.04.2026 within a time frame. For Petitioner(s): Mrs.S.Suneetha For Respondent(s): Mr. K.Sathish Government Advocate R1 & R2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26165 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 Order This writ petition is filed for the following relief: “To direct respondents herein to pass orders on the proposal of the petitioner by accepting the resignation of the BT Assistant (Mathematics) Miss Padma Yosuvaraj with effect from 30.04.2026 within a time frame.” 2. The petitioner is a Government aided school. The petitioner would submit that one Mrs.Padma Yesu Raj, who was serving as a B.T.Assistant (Mathematics) in their school had tendered her resignation on 24.04.2026, on account of compelling personal circumstances. The petitioner school accepted the resignation and forwarded the proposal to the competent educational authorities for approval. 3. The petitioner would submit that the District Educational Officer by a communication dated 27.04.2026 had raised certain queries. Accordingly, the petitioner complied with all the requirements and forwarded the complete proposal to the respondents. However, no action was taken on the side of the respondents. Therefore, the petitioner school is before this Court for the aforesaid relief. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26165 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 4. Considering the limited relief sought in this writ petition, a mandamus is issued. The respondents are directed to pass orders on the proposal forwarded by the petitioner school on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 09-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KAN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26165 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 To 1. The Chief Educational Officer Egmore, Chennai 600 008 2. The District Educational officer office of the District Education Office Chennai (North) Chennai 600 049 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26165 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. KAN WP No. 26165 of 2026 09-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis