D.Senthil Kumaran v. The Assistant Secretary,

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking to quash the impugned order dated 06.03.2026 passed by the sixth respondent and consequently direct the sixth respondent to approve the School Committee constituted for the period from 01.09.2025 to 30.08.2028, based on the documents and other material records submitted by the petitioner.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is running an educational institution in the name and style of Annai Saradamani Primary School and was appointed as its Secretary for the period from 01.09.2025 to 30.08.2028. Pursuant thereto, the petitioner submitted an application before the competent authority seeking approval of his appointment as Secretary. However, the same came to be rejected by the impugned order on the ground that the petitioner's sister, namely, Maheswari, had raised objections claiming ownership of the School on the strength of a Will. The sixth respondent, while rejecting the petitioner's application, also directed the petitioner to rectify the defects pointed out in the impugned order. Aggrieved by the said order, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner further submitted that the petitioner would be satisfied if this Court grants liberty to submit a rectification application, after curing the defects pointed out in the impugned order, within a reasonable time.

4.Considering the limited request made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the rival claims, the petitioner is granted liberty to submit a rectification application before the competent authority, after rectifying the defects pointed out in the impugned order, within a period of one (1) week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.On receipt of such rectification application, the sixth respondent shall consider the same on its own merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of hearing to all the necessary parties, and pass appropriate orders within a period of eight (8) weeks thereafter.

6.With the above observations and directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.

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1.The Assistant Secretary, Elementary Education, Ministry of Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai.

2.The District Collector, Tenkasi Collector Office, Tenkasi District – 627 811.

3.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Tenkasi District – 627 811, Tenkasi.

4.The District Registrar, District Registrar Office, Tenkasi District - 627811, Tenkasi.

5.The Tahsildar, Alangulam Taluk Office, Alangulam - 627 851, Tenkasi District.

6.The District Educational Officer, District Education Office, (Elementary Education), Tenkasi District – 627 811, Tenkasi District.

7.The Block Educational Officer, Block Education Office, Alangulam – 627 851, Tenkasi District.

8.The Sub Registrar, Sub Registrar Office, Alangulam - 627 851, Tenkasi District.

9.The Village Administrative Officer, Village Administrative Office, Alangulam - 627 851, Tenkasi District.

M.DHANDAPANI, J. ps

07.07.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and W.M.P(MD)Nos.14003 & 14004 of 2026 D.Senthil Kumaran ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Assistant Secretary, Elementary Education, Ministry of Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai. 2.The District Collector, Tenkasi Collector Office, Tenkasi District – 627 811. 3.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Tenkasi District – 627 811, Tenkasi. 4.The District Registrar, District Registrar Office, Tenkasi District - 627811, Tenkasi. 5.The Tahsildar, Alangulam Taluk Office, Alangulam - 627 851, Tenkasi District. 6.The District Educational Officer, District Education Office, (Elementary Education), Tenkasi District – 627 811, Tenkasi District. 7.The Block Educational Officer, Block Education Office, Alangulam – 627 851, Tenkasi District. 8.The Sub Registrar, Sub Registrar Office, Alangulam - 627 851, Tenkasi District. 9.The Village Administrative Officer, Village Administrative Office, Alangulam - 627 851, Tenkasi District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned order in OO.MU.No.3804/A4/2025 dated 06.03.2026, passed by the sixth respondent quash the same as void and illegal and consequently directing the sixth respondent issue an order for the approval of the school committee formed for the year from 01.09.2025 to 30.08.2028 further order on the basis of the documents submitted by the petitioner along with material evidences available. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Char Murugan for M/s.Char Murugan Law Associates For Respondents : Mrs.K.R.Shivashankari counsel for State