S.Saravanan v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER This writ petition is filed to direct the respondents 1 and 3 to transfer the petitioner in the post of Deputy Inspector of School to the Chief Educational Office, Villupuram District by considering the representation dated 07.12.2025 submitted by the petitioner.

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that while he is serving as Deputy Inspector of Schools in the Office of the Chief Educational Officer, Kallakurichi, he sustained serious injuries in a road accident on 22.09.2022 and underwent multiple surgeries. Owing to his medical condition and family circumstances, he submitted several representations and the last of which on

07.12.2025 to the respondents 1 to 3 seeking transfer to the Office of the Chief Educational Officer, Villupuram, where a vacancy exist. Though the fourth respondent recommended his request, no orders have been passed. Aggrieved by the non-consideration of his representations, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition.

¶3Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. Page3 of 4

¶4Considering the relief now sought for by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.12.2025, on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders in the light of the recommendation submitted by the fourth respondent, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 29-06-2026 Index: Yes/No rap To

¶1The Principal Secretary, School Education, Education Department, Fort St.George, Secretariat, Chennai – 09.

¶2The Director of School Education DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai – 600 006.

¶3The Joint Director of School Education (Personnel), DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai – 600 006.

¶4The Chief Educational Officer Kallakurichi, Kallakurichi District. Page4 of 4

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

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA S.Saravanan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary, School Education, Education Department, Fort St.George, Secretariat, Chennai – 09. 2. The Director of School Education DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai – 600 006. 3. The Joint Director of School Education (Personnel), DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai – 600 006. 4. The Chief Educational Officer Kallakurichi, Kallakurichi District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 3 to transfer the petitioner in the post of Deputy Inspector of School to the Chief Educational Office, Villupuram District by considering the representation dated 07.12.2025 submitted by the petitioner. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Sarath Chandran For Respondent(s): Mr.L.Gokulraj, Government Advocate for R1 to R4