Praveen Mary Gold v. The Principal Secretary to Government

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 31.10.2025 of the petitioner and pay the retirement benefits (Excluding the already paid DCRG) and the pensionary benefits of the petitioner's mother namely late Mrs.S.Yasbi Gnanchariam Tharabai for the period 19.07.2007 to 15.08.2015 with interest.

¶2With the consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage. Since no adverse order is going to be passed, notice to the 7th respondent is dispensed with.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that this Court may issue direction to the 7th respondent to forward necessary proposal to Page3 of 5 the 2nd respondent and also direct the 2nd respondent to pass appropriate orders on the same within a specified time.

¶4The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the respondent will consider the representation of the petitioner as well as the proposal and pass appropriate orders on the same within a specified time.

¶5In view of the above, there will be a direction to the 7th respondent to forward necessary proposal to the 2nd respondent within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Upon receiving such proposal, the 2nd respondent is directed to pass appropriate orders on the same by considering the petitioner's representation 31.10.2025 within a period four weeks, thereafter.

¶6This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 26-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Principal Secretary to Government School Education Department, St. George Fort, Chennai-600 009.

¶2The Director of School Education Government of Tamil Nadu, Prof Anbalagan Campus, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 006.

¶3The Principal District Educational Officer Thanjavur District, Thanjavur-613 001.

¶4The District Educational Officer (Intermediate) Thanjavur District, Thanjavur-613 001.

¶5The Principal Accountant General, Office of the Principal Accountant General (A & E) Tamil Nadu, Annasalai, Chennai-600 018.

¶6The Treasury Officer, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur-613 001.

¶7The Correspondent, Girls Christian Higher Secondary School, Maanampoochchavadi, Thanjavur-613 001. Page5 of 5

M.DHANDAPANI, J. KKN 26-02-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 26-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Praveen Mary Gold ..Petitioner(s) Vs. 1. The Principal Secretary to Government School Education Department, St. George Fort, Chennai-600 009. 2. The Director of School Education Government of Tamil Nadu, Prof Anbalagan Campus, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 006. 3. The Principal District Educational Officer Thanjavur District, Thanjavur-613 001. 4. The District Educational Officer (Intermediate) Thanjavur District, Thanjavur-613 001. 5. The Principal Accountant General, Office of the Principal Accountant General (A & E) Tamil Nadu, Annasalai, Chennai-600 018. 6. The Treasury Officer, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur-613 001. 7. The Correspondent, Girls Christian Higher Secondary School, Maanampoochchavadi, Thanjavur-613 001. ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 5 Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 31.10.2025 of the petitioner and pay the retirement benefits (Excluding the already paid DCRG) and the pensionary benefits of the petitioner's mother namely late Mrs.S.Yasbi Gnanchariam Tharabai for the period 19.07.2007 to 15.08.2015 with interest. For Petitioner(s): Mrs.Rekha Roshini.G For Respondent(s): Ms.Mythreye Chandru Special Government Pleader for R1 to R6 R7 – Notice dispensed with