C.Jayapal v. the State of Tamilnadu
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court; W.P.No.39839 of 2025; G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, J.; writ of mandamus; Article 226; stepping up of pay; B.T Assistant (Tamil); junior Thiru K.A. Arunagiri; representation dated 12.11.2023; belated representation; delay of two and a half years; laches; fresh representation; direction to consider within four weeks; Chief Educational Officer Thirupattur; G.O.Ms.No. 235 Finance (Paycell) Department dated 1.06.2009; pension; DCRG; gratuity; earned leave salary; commutation; interest at 12% per annum; Tamil Nadu School Education Department; dismissal; no costs.
What did the court decide?
No substantive relief; writ petition dismissed with liberty to the petitioner to submit a fresh representation, which the fourth respondent (Chief Educational Officer, Thirupattur) is to consider and dispose of on merits and in accordance with law within four weeks; no order as to costs.