WP No. 31178 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 31178 of 2026 and WMP No. 34280 of 2026 Dr.Sherrie Jesulyn David ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Fort St. George, Chennai-09. 2. The Commissioner of Collegiate Education 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai- 015. 3. The Joint Director of Collegiate Education Chennai Region, Saidapet, Chennai- 015. 4. The Principal and Secretary Women’s Christian College, College Road, Chennai-06. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to disburse forthwith to the petitioner the salary and other benefits attached to petitioner’s promotion as Associate Professor (Academic Level -13A) with effect from 16.06.2020 in the Department of Botany of the 4th respondent college. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31178 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 6 For Petitioner(s): Mr. B.Ram Prasath For Respondent(s): Mr. V.Sivalingam Government Advocate R1 to R3 Mr. Godson Swaminathan For M/s.Isaac Chambers R4 Order This writ petition is filed for the following relief: “To direct respondents 1 to 3 to disburse forthwith to the petitioner the salary and other benefits attached to petitioner’s promotion as Associate Professor (Academic Level -13A) with effect from 16.06.2020 in the Department of Botany of the 4th respondent college.” 2.It is the case of the petitioner that she was appointed as a Lecturer in the Botany Department of the 4th respondent school on 16.06.2008. She became eligible for promotion under the Career Advancement Scheme to Assistant Professor Academic Level II from 16.06.2012 and Academic Level 12 on 16.06.2017. Thereafter, she became entitled by promotion to Associate Professor Academic Level 13 A on the recommendation of the Scrutiny – cum – Evaluation Committee from 16.06.2018. These promotions were approved by https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31178 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 6 the 3rd respondent by proceedings dated 19.02.2018. However, monetary benefits were restricted to 01.04.2015 for Level 11 and 01.08.2018 for Level 12 instead of the actual date of eligibility and no benefits were extended for Level 13 A. These benefits have been denied quoting GO.Ms.No.78 dated 23.04.2015 and Government letter No.66 dated 03.03.2016 and GO.Ms.No.101 dated 28.05.2018. Hence, this writ petition. 3. Heard the learned counsels on the either side and perused the records. 4. This Court in a similar case in WP.No.14427 of 2026 dated 16.07.2026 had passed the following order: “Though the original relief was to quash the aforesaid G.Os and the impugned orders of the 3rd respondent, however, considering the fact that now the petitioner has practically restricted his claim only to a mandamus seeking implementation of the order dated 21.02.2023 passed by the 3rd respondent, the said writ petition is disposed of, directing the 3rd respondent to give effect to the order dated 21.02.2023 and disburse the amount as per the tabulation annexed to the said impugned order, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.” https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31178 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 6 5. The aforesaid order dated 16.07.2026 applies on all fours to the case on hand and therefore, this writ petition is disposed of on the same lines of the above order. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. 07-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KAN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31178 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 6 To 1. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Fort St. George, Chennai-09. 2. The Commissioner of Collegiate Education 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai- 015. 3. The Joint Director of Collegiate Education Chennai Region, Saidapet, Chennai- 015. 4. The Principal and Secretary Women’s Christian College, College Road, Chennai-06. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31178 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 6 P.T.ASHA J. KAN WP No. 31178 of 2026 07-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis