L.Kathamuthu v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to extend the benefit of revised pay scale in the post of Secondary Grade Teacher in terms of G. O. Ms. No 216, Finance (Pay Cell) Department, dated

22.03.1993, G.O. Ms. No 69, School Education (M1) Department, dated

18.04.2013 and G.O. Ms. No.180, School Education (Elementary Education -1

(2)) Department, dated 06.09.2013.

¶2Heard the learned counsels on either side. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself. Page3 of 6

¶3The brief facts of the case is as follows:

3.1. The petitioner joined as Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) on

02.03.1966 in Government Aided Elementary School at Rasipuram and thereafter was awarded with Selection Grade and Special Grade on 16.05.1978 and 16.05.1988 on completion of 12 and 22 years of service respectively and retired from service on 30.11.2000. Due to pay disparity between the SGTs and Headmasters of the Primary Schools, the Government had issued G.O.(Ms) No.216, Finance (Pay Commission) Department, dated 22.03.1993 and in aid of the said G.O., the scale of pay was refixed for one N.Govindharajan through the order of the Tamil Nadu Administrative Tribunal in O.A.No.8276 of 1997 and the petitioner herein wanted the respondents to extend the benefit of revised pay scale in the post of SGT in terms of G.O,Ms No.216, dated 22.03.1993, G.O.Ms No.69, dated 18.04.2013 and G.O.Ms.No.180 darted 06.09.2013.

¶4The learned counsel for the petitioner drew the attention of this Court that in an identical issue, this Court had passed an order on 02.02.2026 in W.P.No.2584 of 2026 & etc., and requested to extend the same benefits to the petitioner. Page4 of 6

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also in the light of the order of this Court as stated supra, there shall be a direction to the first and fourth respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated

04.04.2018 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 04-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DP Page5 of 6 To The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. By The Secretary To Government, Finance (pay Cell)department, Fort St George, Chennai 600 009. The State Of Tamilnadu Rep By The Secretary To Government, Education Department, Fort St George, Chennai-09 The Director Of School Education (higher Secondary), College Road, Nungambakam, Chennai-600 006. The Chief Educational Officer Mayiladuthurai The District Educational Officer Mayiladuthurai District. Page6 of 6

M.DHANDAPANI, J. DP 04-02-2026

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 04-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI L.Kathamuthu S/o.Lakshmananchetty, No.6/94, Chinnakalangani, Kalangani Po, Namakkal District- 637 014. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. By The Secretary To Government, Finance (pay Cell)department, Fort St George, Chennai 600 009. 2. The State Of Tamilnadu Rep By The Secretary To Government, Education Department, Fort St George, Chennai-09 3. The Director Of School Education (higher Secondary), College Road, Nungambakam, Chennai-600 006. 4. The Chief Educational Officer Mayiladuthurai Page2 of 6 5. The District Educational Officer Mayiladuthurai District. ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to extend the benefit of revised pay scale in the post of secondary Grade Teacher in terms of G. O. Ms. no 216 Finance (Pay Cell) Department, dated 22.03.1993, G.O. ms. no 69 School Education (M1) Department dated 18.04.2013 and G.O. Ms. no 180 School Education (Elementary Education -1 (2)) Department dated 06.09.2013 and pass For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Ravikumar For Respondent(s): Ms.Mythreye Chandru, SGP