WP No. 4493 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 4493 of 2026 D.Gajalakshmi ..Petitioner(s) Vs. 1. The Chief Educational Officer, Nagapattinam District. 2. The District Educational Officer, (Elementary Education) Nagapattinam District. 3. The Block Educational Officer, Vedaranyam, Nagapattinam District. 4. Special Officer Of Vinayagar Aided Primary School, Office Of The Block Educational Officer Vedaranyam, Nagapattinam District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 4th respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 15.12.2025 and grant incentive increment https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4493 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 for acquiring B.Ed qualification with all consequential monetary and service benefits. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Jayaraman For Respondent(s): Mrs.S.Pavithra ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 4th respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 15.12.2025 and grant incentive increment for acquiring B.Ed qualification with all consequential monetary and service benefits. 2. With the consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage. 3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that this Court may issue direction to the 4th respondent to pass appropriate orders on the petitioner’s representation dated 15.12.2025 within a specified time. 4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that the respondents will consider the representation of the petitioner and pass appropriate orders on the same within a specified time. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4493 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 5. In view of the above, there will be a direction to the 4th respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 15.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders on the same, in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 12-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KKN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4493 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 To 1. The Chief Educational Officer, Nagapattinam District. 2. The District Educational Officer, (Elementary Education) Nagapattinam District. 3. The Block Educational Officer, Vedaranyam, Nagapattinam District. 4. Special Officer Of Vinayagar Aided Primary School, Office Of The Block Educational Officer Vedaranyam, Nagapattinam District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4493 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 M.DHANDAPANI, J. KKN WP No. 4493 of 2026 12-02-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis