Principal Secretary to Government, School Education Department and others) dismissed the Writ Petition, holding that the said Rule is not arbitrary or irrational. The said order was followed by subsequent Division Benches also in various cases. While so, by G.O.Ms.No.144 School Education Department (pa.ka.2(1)) Department, dated 18.10.2021, the age prescribed as per Rule 6(a) of the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Elementary Education Subordinate Service, 5(a) of the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu School Educational Subordinate Service and Rule 6 of the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Educational Service, for appointment of direct recruitment of teachers was amended and raised from 40 to 45 for General category and 45 to 50 for other categories. It is also made clear stating that the amendment would apply for the notification issued by the Teachers Recruitment Board dated 09.09.2021. The enhancement of the age as mentioned supra is made only for one time and it is applicable till 31.12.2022. As per G.O.Ms.No.91, Human Resources Management (S) Department, dated 13.09.2021, the age limit would be 42 for General category and 47 for other categories from 01.01.2023.
