Jeya Geetha W v. The Joint Director

O R D E R This petition has been filed seeking to direct the Respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.04.2026 and pass appropriate orders for entering the petitioner's higher qualifications, namely B.A. Degree

(2008) and B.Ed. Degree (2013), in the Service Register and for grant of consequential incentive increments and monetary benefits together with arrears and attendant monetary benefits from the respective dates of eligibility, within the stipulated time fixed by this Court.

¶2The issue relating to granting of incentive increment was considered by the Government and it was decided to grant consolidated payment under G.O.Ms.No.37, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (FR-IV) Department, dated 10.03.2020; G.O.Ms.No.116, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (FR-IV) Department, dated 15.10.2020; and G.O.(Ms).No.95, Human Resources Management (FR-IV) Department, dated 26.10.2023. The issue was also considered by the Hon'ble Division Bench in W.P.(MD) No.27261 of 2019 batch, by order dated 11.06.2026, wherein it was held that employees are entitled to consolidated payment in accordance with the aforesaid Government Orders.

¶3In view of the above, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's claim, after verifying the relevant records, in the light of the said Government Orders and the Division Bench judgment, and to pass appropriate orders within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶4With these directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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¶1The Joint Director, Directorate of School Education, DPI Complex, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 006.

¶2The Chief Educational Officer, O/o. The Chief Educational Officer, Thoothukudi District. Thoothukudi-628002.

¶3The District Educational Officer O/o. The District Educational Officer Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

¶4The Headmaster Holy Cross Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, No.387/2A, VE Road Thoothukudi District.

¶5The Correspondent Holy Cross Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School No.387/2A, VE Road Thoothukudi District

¶6The Provincial Holy Cross Provincialate No.138-A Anna Nagar Madurai-625 020 S.SRIMATHY, J msrm W.P.(MD)No.17315 of 2026

23.06.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 23.06.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.(MD)No.17315 of 2026 W.Jeya Geetha ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Joint Director, Directorate of School Education, DPI Complex, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 006. 2. The Chief Educational Officer, O/o. The Chief Educational Officer, Thoothukudi District. Thoothukudi-628002. 3. The District Educational Officer O/o. The District Educational Officer Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District. 4. The Headmaster Holy Cross Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, No.387/2A, VE Road Thoothukudi District. 5. The Correspondent Holy Cross Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School No.387/2A, VE Road Thoothukudi District 6. The Provincial Holy Cross Provincialate No.138-A Anna Nagar Madurai-625 020 ...Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.04.2026 and pass appropriate orders for entering the petitioner's higher qualifications, namely B.A. Degree (2008) and B.Ed. Degree (2013), in the Service Register and for grant of consequential incentive increments and monetary benefits together with arrears and attendant monetary benefits from the respective dates of eligibility, within the stipulated time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Selvanayagam For Respondents : Mr.K.K.Udhaya Kumar Counsel for the State of Tamil Nadu (For R1 to R3)