WA No. 2245 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 3 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR WA No. 2245 of 2026 and C.M.P.No.19502 of 2026 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep By its Secretary, Department of School Education, Fort St George, Chennai 009. 2. The Commissioner of School Education College Road, Chennai 6. 3. The Chief Educational Officer The Chief Educational Office, Salem 636 001 4. The District Educational Officer District Educational Office, Salem 1. ..Appellant(s) Vs The Headmaster and Correspondent St.Josephs Higher Secondary School, Susaigiri, Yercaud, Salem 636 601 ..Respondent(s) Writ Appeal filed under Clause 15 of Letters Patent to set aside the order dated 29.11.2023 made in WP No.32172 of 2023 and allow this Writ Appeal. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WA No. 2245 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 3 For Appellant(s): Dr.R.Gouri, Government Counsel For Respondent(s): JUDGMENT (Judgment of the Court was delivered by S.M.Subramaniam J.) Learned Government Counsel furnished a copy of the order passed by the Chief Educational Officer, Salem, dated 13.04.2026, wherein the appointment of the respondent has been approved. Thus, no further adjudication is required. Consequently, the Writ Appeal stands closed. No costs. The connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (N.S.,J.) 29-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No VSI To The Headmaster and Correspondent St.Josephs Higher Secondary School, Susaigiri, Yercaud, Salem 636 601 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WA No. 2245 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 3 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. and N.SENTHILKUMAR, J. vsi WA No. 2245 of 2026 29-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis