V.Rajamanickam v. The Government of Tamilnadu

Page1 of 9 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP Nos. 12226, 12234, 12231 and 12233 of 2026 WP No.12226 of 2026 V.Rajamanickam S/o.Veeramalai, A-Tower, 19F-3 Housing Board Govt Officer Residents Todhunter Nagar, Saidapet Chennai 600015. ..Petitioner(s) Vs

¶3The Joint Director Of School Education (vocational Education) ..Respondent(s) WP No. 12234 of 2026 P.Franklin Peter Vedanayagam S/o.Paul Vedanayagam No.62 Ramanujan Nagar Tirupapuliyur Cuddalore District 607002. ..Petitioner(s) Vs Page2 of 9

¶3The Joint Director Of School Education (vocational Education)

¶4The Chief Educational Officer Chief Education Office Cuddalore District. ..Respondent(s) WP No. 12231 of 2026 R.Arul Prakasam S/o.S.Ramalingam No.641 North Street C.Thandewaranallur, Chidambaram Cuddalore District 608001. ..Petitioner(s) Vs

¶3The Joint Director Of School Education (vocational Education) Page3 of 9

¶4The Chief Educational Officer Chief Education Office Cuddalore District. ..Respondent(s) WP No. 12233 of 2026 V.Ganesan S/o.Varadharajan No.4/226, Adyaman Nagar Mel Somarapettai Krishnagiri District 635001. ..Petitioner(s) Vs

¶3The Joint Director Of School Education (vocational Education)

¶4The Chief Educational Officer Krishangiri Krishnagiri District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of Page4 of 9 India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to extend the benefits to the petitioner in the G.O. (2D) No.7, School Education Department, dated 23.2.2012 and G.O. (2D) No.158, School Education Department, dated 13.11.2015 and G.O. (2D)3 TO 6, School Education Department, dated 11.02.2021 fix the Regular time Scale of Pay of the petitioner in the Cadre of Vocational Instructor Grade -1 with effect from

01.10.1999 without monetary benefits to the petitioner in the light of the order passed by this Hon'ble High Court in WP.No. 19686 of 2014 in order dated on

25.02.2015, and WP.No. 32391 and 32394 of 2014 dated 05.07.2018 within a time limit. WP No. 12234 of 2026 PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to extend the benefits to the petitioner in the G.O. (2D) No.7, School Education Department, dated 23.2.2012 and G.O. (2D) No.158, School Education Department, dated 13.11.2015 and G.O. (2D)3 TO 6, School Education Department, dated 11.02.2021 and fix the Regular time Scale of Pay of the petitioner in the Cadre of Vocational Instructor Grade -1 with effect from

18.09.1997 without monetary benefits to the petitioner in the light of the order passed by this Hon'ble High Court in WP.No. 19686 of 2014 in order dated on

25.02.2015, and WP.No. 32391 and 32394 of 2014 dated 05.07.2018 within a time limit. WP No. 12231 of 2026 PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to extend the benefits to the petitioner in the G.O. (2D) No.7, School Education Department, dated 23.2.2012 and G.O. (2D) No.158, School Education Department, dated 13.11.2015 and G.O. (2D)3 TO 6, School Education Department, dated 11.02.2021 fix the Regular time Scale of Pay of the Page5 of 9 petitioner in the Cadre of Vocational Instructor Grade -1 with effect from

02.07.1996 without monetary benefits to the petitioner in the light of the order passed by this Honble High Court in WP.No. 19686 of 2014 in order dated on

25.02.2015, and WP.No. 32391 and 32394 of 2014 dated 05.07.2018 within a time limit. WP No. 12233 of 2026 PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to extend the benefits to the petitioner in the G.O. (2D) No.7, School Education Department, dated 23.2.2012 and G.O. (2D) No.158, School Education Department, dated 13.11.2015 and G.O. (2D)3 TO 6, School Education Department, dated 11.02.2021 and fix the Regular time Scale of Pay of the petitioner in the Cadre of Vocational Instructor Grade -1 with effect from

15.10.1999 without monetary benefits to the petitioner in the light of the order passed by this Honble High Court in WP.No. 19686 of 2014 in order dated on

25.02.2015, and WP.No. 32391 and 32394 of 2014 dated 05.07.2018 within a time limit. IN ALL CASES For Petitioner(s): Mr.Perumbulavil RadhaKrishnan For Respondent(s): Mrs.Mythreye Chandru, SGP COMMON ORDER The petitioners are seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to extend the benefits to the petitioner in the G.O. (2D) No.7, School Education Department, dated 23.2.2012 and G.O. (2D) No.158, School Education Department, dated 13.11.2015 and G.O. (2D)3 TO 6, School Education Page6 of 9 Department, dated 11.02.2021 and fix the Regular time Scale of Pay of the petitioner in the Cadre of Vocational Instructor Grade -1 without monetary benefits to the petitioner in the light of the order passed by this High Court in WP.No. 19686 of 2014 in order dated on 25.02.2015, and WP.No. 32391 and 32394 of 2014 dated 05.07.2018 within a time limit.

¶2It is brought to the notice of this Court similar cases has been dealt by this Court in the order dated 05.07.2018 made in W.P.Nos.32391 and 32394 of 2015. Per contra, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the relief claimed by these petitioners differ from the above order and it has to be considered as per the extant rules.

3.Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

4.Considering the relief now sought for by the learned counsel for the petitioners, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the request of the petitioners as per the extant rules and shall also consider the applicability of the orders passed by this Court in W.P.Nos.32391 and 32394 of 2014 for the cases in hand and to pass appropriate orders within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page7 of 9 Accordingly, these writ petitions are disposed of. No costs. 30-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa To

¶3The Joint Director Of School Education (vocational Education) WP Nos. 12234 and 12231 of 2026 To

¶3The Joint Director Of School Education (vocational Education) Page8 of 9

¶4The Chief Educational Officer Chief Education Office Cuddalore District. WP No. 12233 of 2026 To

¶3The Joint Director Of School Education (vocational Education) College Road, Chennai 600006.

¶4The Chief Educational Officer Krishangiri Krishnagiri District. WPoNo.o12226oofo2026 P.T.ASHAoJ. ssa WPoNos.o12226,o12234,o12231oando12233oofo2026 30-03-2026 Page9oofo9