R.Mageshkumar v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶2This writ petition has been filed for a direction, directing the respondents to make necessary correction of the petitioners date of birth as

16.08.2000 instead of 16.06.2002 found place in his school transfer certificate issued by the respondents 6 and 7 and issue fresh transfer certificate to the petitioner immediately by considering his representation dated 13.02.2026

¶3It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner was born on

16.08.2000 and is registered before the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation. It is the grievance of the petitioner that in his school records, date of birth is given as as 16.06.2002 instead of 16.08.2000 and the same is reflected in the Transfer Certificate, hence, the petitioner seeks for correction. In this regard, the petitioner had sent a representation on 13.02.2026, however, the same is pending without consideration till date. Hence, this writ petition.

¶4Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into the merits of the case directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 13.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

¶6Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 08-04-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1.The Secretary to Government The State Of Tamil Nadu School Education department, Fort St.George, Secretariat, Chennai 09

2.The Director School Educational department, DPI Compound, College Road, Chennai 06

3.The District chief Educational officer Chengalpet district, AT Chengalpet

4.The District educational officer Chengalpet district, AT Chengalpet

5.The block Educational officer Pallavaram, Chennai 43

6.The Headmaster Maraimalai Adigal Government Higher Secondary School, Pallavaram Chennai 43

7.The Headmaster Panchayat Union Middle School, Thirisulam Chennai 43 M.DHANDAPANI J. dhk

08-04-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-04-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI R.Mageshkumar Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary to Government, School Education department, Fort St.George, Secretariat, Chennai 09 2.The Director School Educational department, DPI Compound, College Road, Chennai 06 3.The District chief Educational officer Chengalpet district, AT Chengalpet 4.The District educational officer Chengalpet district, AT Chengalpet 5.The block Educational officer Pallavaram, Chennai 43 6.The Headmaster Maraimalai Adigal Government Higher Secondary School, Pallavaram Chennai 43 7.The Headmaster Panchayat Union Middle School, Thirisulam Chennai 43 Respondent(s) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the respondents to make necessary correction of the petitioners date of birth as 16.08.2000 instead of 16.06.2002 found place in his school transfer certificate issued by the respondents 6 and 7 and issue fresh transfer certificate to the petitioner immediately by considering his representation dated 13.02.2026 For Petitioner(s): Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan For Respondent: Mrs.Mythreye Chandru Special Government Pleader