B.Amutha v. The State of Tamil Nadu

O R D E R This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To direct the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 30.10.2025 regarding the aided/time scale service of the petitioner from

01.06.2006 to 11.02.2008 as continuous service, protect last pay drawn, refix the pay and grant all consequential service and monetary benefits based on the G.O.(Ms) No.99, School Education Department, dated 27.06.2006."

¶2The petitioner submits that the service rendered by her as B.T.Assistant (Time Scale) in the Panchayat Union Middle School from

01.06.2006 to 11.02.2008 and her subsequent appointment as B.T.Assistant in Government High School are within the same cadre, governed by the same qualifications, pay scale and nature of duties. However, her past service has been excluded for pay fixation and service benefits.

¶3The petitioner would submit that she was already drawing a time scale of pay of Rs.5500-175-9000, pursuant to G.O.(Ms) No.99, School Education Department, dated 27.06.2006, and therefore, the last pay drawn ought to have been protected at the time of her appointment in the Government High School. The petitioner would further submit that her representations dated 10.12.2008 and 30.10.2025 were rejected mechanically, despite the authorities admitting her prior service. Therefore, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that the petitioner's representation has not been considered, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.10.2025 and pass orders on the basis of G.O.(Ms) No.99, School Education Department, dated 27.06.2006, on merits and in accordance with law within a period of 1 month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary to Government, School Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Joint Director of School Education (Establishment), Office of the Director of School Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai - 600 006.

3.The Chief Educational Officer, O/o The Chief Educational Office, Panagal Building, Opposite Jupiter Theatre, Thanjavur District-613 001.

P.T. ASHA, J

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02.03.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS Dated : 02.03.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P.No. 6853 of 2026 B.Amutha ...petitioner Vs. 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary to Government, School Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Joint Director of School Education (Establishment), Office of the Director of School Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai - 600 006. 3.The Chief Educational Officer, O/o The Chief Educational Office, Panagal Building, Opposite Jupiter Theatre, Thanjavur District- 613 001. ...respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Section 226 of the Constitution of India for issue of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 30.10.2025 regarding the aided/time scale service of the petitioner from 01.06.2006 to 11.02.2008 as continuous service, protect last pay drawn, refix the pay and grant all consequential service and monetary benefits based on the G.O.(Ms) No.99, School Education Department, dated 27.06.2006. For petitioner : Ms. C.Uma For Respondent : Mrs. Mythree Chandru Special Government Pleader