R.Prabakar v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to re-do and revise the list of candidates under the persons studied in Tamil medium (PSTM) category for the post of Physical Education teacher pursuant to Notification No.05/2017 dated 26.07.2017 issued by 4th respondent, by properly scrutinizing and verifying the genuineness and eligibility of PSTM certificates produced by the candidates and consequently direct the respondents to consider the candidature of the petitioner for selection and appointment to the post of Physical Education Teacher based on merits under MBC// DNC-PSTM category in consideration of representation submitted dt.17.11.2015.

¶2With the consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage.

¶3The 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 19.11.2025 within a specified time.

¶4The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that the 4th respondent will consider the representation of the petitioner and pass appropriate orders on the same within a specified time. Page4 of 6

¶5In view of the above, there will be a direction to the 4th respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.11.2025 and pass appropriate orders on the same, in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 16-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Principal Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu, School Education Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

¶2The Director of School Education, Perasiriyar Anbazhagan Kalvi Valagam, College Road, Chennai-600 006.

¶3The Director of Elementary Education, Perasiriyar Anbazhagan Kalvi Valagam, College Road, Chennai-600 006.

¶4The Chairman, Teachers Recruitment Board, 3rd and 4th Floors, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.MGR Centenary Building, Perasiriyar Anbalagan Kalvi Valaagam, College Road, Chennai-600 006. Page6 of 6

M.DHANDAPANI, J. KKN 16-02-2026

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI R.Prabakar ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, School Education Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009. 2. The Director of School Education, Perasiriyar Anbazhagan Kalvi Valagam, College Road, Chennai-600 006. 3. The Director of Elementary Education, Perasiriyar Anbazhagan Kalvi Valagam, College Road, Chennai-600 006. Page2 of 6 4. The Chairman, Teachers Recruitment Board, 3rd and 4th Floors, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.MGR Centenary Building, Perasiriyar Anbalagan Kalvi Valaagam, College Road, Chennai-600 006. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to re-do and revise the list of candidates under the persons studied in Tamil medium (PSTM) category for the post of Physical Education teacher pursuant to Notification No.05/2017 dated 26.07.2017 issued by 4th respondent, by properly scrutinizing and verifying the genuineness and eligibility of PSTM certificates produced by the candidates and consequently direct the respondents to consider the candidature of the petitioner for selection and appointment to the post of Physical Education Teacher based on merits under MBC// DNC-PSTM category in consideration of representation submitted dt.17.11.2015. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Nedunchezhiyan For Respondent(s): Ms.Mythreye Chandru Special Government Pleader for R1 to R3 Mr.C.Kathiravan for R4 Page3 of 6