Writ petition filed seeking appointment of a special officer for a private school under Section 18A of the Tamil Nadu Private Schools (Regulation) Act, 1973, citing alleged offensive social practices and student suicides. Bench held Section 18A does not cover such cases.
No positive direction to appoint special officer; prayer dismissed.
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 19.01.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
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S.Arumugam ... Petitioner
Vs.
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Kadaiyanallur Taluk, Tenkasi District.
Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to appoint the special officer to the Respondents 6 and 7 school under the provision prescribed by the Tamil Nadu Private Schools (Regulation) Act, 1973 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.12.2022 within the time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.T.Thirumurugan
For R-1 to R-5 : Mr.S.Shaji Bino, Special Government Pleader.
O R D E R
Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner
and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the official respondents.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether Section 18A of the Tamil Nadu Recognised Private Schools (Regulation) Act 1973 covers allegations of social practices leading to student suicides warranting the appointment of a special office
S.Arumugam
State represented By its Secretary
G.R.Swaminathan
As recorded by the court registry
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