V.Lakshmi Kumar v. The Joint Director (Financial Controller)

ORDER The writ petition is filed for the relief set out below: "directing the 1st respondent to step up the salary of the petitioner on par with that of his junior by applying Rule 5 of the Tamil Nadu Revised Scales of Pay Rules, 2009 read with Fundamental Rule 22-B(2) by fixing the petitioners pay as after the 6th pay commission and at Rs.60,900/- in Level 18, Cell 18 in the scale of pay of Rs.36,900-1,16,600/- and with effect from 01.07.2025 as Rs.79400/- level-18, Cell 27 in the same scale of pay by following the orders of this Court dated 25.04.2022 in W.P. No..573 of 2015 and W.P. No.11744 of 2023 dated

21.08.2024."

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that his pay has to be stepped up on par with the salary of his Junior by applying Rule 5 of the Tamil Nadu Revised Scales of Pay Rules, 2009 and Fundamental Rule 22-B (2). But, the salary of the petitioner is not yet stepped up by the respondents. Page3 of 5

¶3Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner made a representation dated

12.07.2022 before the first respondent to step up the salary of the petitioner on par with that of his junior by applying Rule 5 of the Tamil Nadu Revised Scales of Pay Rules, 2009 read with Fundamental Rule 22-B(2) by fixing the petitioners pay as after the 6th pay commission and at Rs.60,900/- in Level 18, Cell 18 in the scale of pay of Rs.36,900-1,16,600/- and with effect from

01.07.2025 as Rs.79400/- level-18, Cell 27 in the same scale of pay by following the orders of this Court dated 25.04.2022 in W.P. No..573 of 2015 and W.P. No.11744 of 2023 dated 21.08.2024. But, there is no response till date. Therefore, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶5Considering the relief now sought for by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.07.2022 in terms of the orders stated supra if the said decision is applicable 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. Page4 of 5 Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 29-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa To

1.The Joint Director (Financial Controller) School Education Department, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai-600 006.

2.The Chief Educational Officer Office of Chief Education Office, Villupuram District.

3.The Headmaster, Government Higher Secondary School, Koonimedu, Villupuram District-604 303. Page5 of 5

P.T.ASHA, J. ssa 29-06-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA V.Lakshmi Kumar S/o.Vijayarangam, No.15, 5th Main Road, Annai Therasa Nagar, Moolakulam, Puducherry-605 010 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Joint Director (Financial Controller) School Education Department, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai-600 006. 2. The Chief Educational Officer Office of Chief Education Office, Villupuram District. 3. The Headmaster, Government Higher Secondary School, Koonimedu, Villupuram District-604 303. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to step up the salary of the petitioner on par with that of his junior by applying Rule 5 of the Tamil Nadu Revised Scales of Pay Rules, 2009 read with Fundamental Rule 22-B(2) by fixing the petitioners pay as after the 6th pay commission and at Rs.60,900/- in Level 18, Cell 18 in the scale of pay of Rs.36,900-1,16,600/- and with effect from 01.07.2025 as Rs.79400/- level-18, Cell 27 in the same scale of pay by following the orders of this Court dated 25.04.2022 in W.P. Page2 of 5 No..573 of 2015 and W.P. No.11744 of 2023 dated 21.08.2024. For Petitioner(s): Mrs.Nalini Chidambaram, Senior Counsel for Mrs.C.Uma For Respondent(s): Mr.L.Gokulraj, Government Advocate