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T.Thankappan, v. State of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC21 Aug 2025WP/13525/2013

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Abatement of writ petition on death of petitioner; Certiorarified Mandamus; Article 226 Constitution of India; selection grade and special grade; School Education Department, Tamil Nadu; Chief Educational Officer Krishnagiri; Na.Ka.No.2225/A2/2006 dated 19.10.2010; G.O.(Vallayam) No.201 dated 31.10.2011; W.P.No.13525 of 2013; Madras High Court; decision dated 21.08.2025; petitioner died 27.09.2019; liberty to legal representatives to file applications; no costs.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition closed as abated on account of the petitioner's death; no costs; legal representatives left free to file appropriate applications if they intend to pursue the petition. ¶26

T.Thankappan, Vs State of Tamil Nadu — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P.No.13525 of 2013

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 21.08.2025

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CORAM :

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR

W.P.No.13525 of 2013

T.Thankappan

...Petitioner

Vs.

State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by the Secretary to Government, School Education, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

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The Director of School Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai 600 006.

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The Chief Educational Officer, Krishnagiri District. ...Respondents

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Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records of the Impugned orders of the third respondent in Na.Ka.No.2225/A2/2006 dated 19.10.2010 and consequential order of the first respondent in G.O.(Vallayam) No.201, School Education (A1) Department dated 31.10.2011 that rejected my claim for selection grade and special grade quash the same and to direct the respondents to confer selection grade and special grade to the petitioner.

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Page No.1 of 4

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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For Petitioner : Mr.V.Parthiban For Respondents : Mr.A.M.Ayyadurai, Government Advocate

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W.P.No.13525 of 2013

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records of the Impugned orders of the third respondent in Na.Ka.No.2225/A2/2006 dated 19.10.2010 and consequential order of the first respondent in G.O.(Vallayam) No.201, School Education (A1) Department dated 31.10.2011 that rejected the claim of the petitioner for selection grade and special grade and to quash the same and to direct the respondents to confer selection grade and special grade to the petitioner.

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2. Today, when the matter is taken up for consideration, it is brought

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to the notice of this Court by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the letter addressed to the petitioner was returned with postal endorsement that the petitioner is no more. He further submitted that inspite of the best efforts, he is not in a position to reach out the legal representatives of the petitioner. The death of the petitioner is also confirmed by Mr.A.M.Ayyadurai, learned Government Advocate for the respondents and informed this Court that the

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.No.13525 of 2013

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petitioner passed away on 27.09.2019.

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3. In the light of the above, this Writ petition stands closed as abated.

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No costs. However, in case, if the legal representatives of the deceased petitioner intends to pursue this writ petition, they are directed to file an appropriate applications.

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21.08.2025

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Index : Yes / No Speaking order : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No

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To:

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