Augustin Devaseelan.A v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The third respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned representation and pass final order on merits within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter.

3.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

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1.The Secretary to Government, School Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009.

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

3.The Chief Educational Officer, Thoothukudi.

4.The District Educational Officer (Elementary), Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

5.The Block Educational Officer, Srivaikundam, Thoothukudi District.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. MGA

05.04.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.04.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN A.Augustin Devaseelan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The State represented by The Secretary to Government, School Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 2.The Director of Elementary Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai – 600 006. 3.The Chief Educational Officer, Thoothukudi. 4.The District Educational Officer (Elementary), Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District. 5.The Block Educational Officer, Srivaikundam, Thoothukudi District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the fourth respondent to accommodate the petitioner in any one of the School where there is vacancy, based on the petitioner's representation dated 22.11.2021. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Prasanna Vinoth For Respondents : Mr.N.Satheeskumar Additional Government Pleader