The Correspondent v. The State of Tamil Nadu
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition — certiorarified mandamus — Article 226 Constitution of India — approval of appointment of Record Clerk in private higher secondary school — rejection communication by Chief Educational Officer, Kanyakumari District in O.Mu.No. 00726/A5/2025 dated 10.02.2025 quashed — direction to consider proposal dated 25.04.2024 and pass orders on merits within eight weeks — G.O.No.238, School Education Department, dated 13.11.2008 (student strength norm) held need not be applied — St. Mary Goretty Higher Secondary School, Manalikarai, Kanyakumari District — R. Mary Magdalene Praise — appointment w.e.f. 01.12.2023 — arrears of salary and allowances sought in prayer — no costs — connected W.M.P(MD).Nos.22355 and 22356 of 2025 closed.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition allowed; impugned proceeding of the Chief Educational Officer in O.Mu.No. 00726/A5/2025 dated 10.02.2025 quashed; third respondent directed to consider the proposal dated 25.04.2024 and pass appropriate orders on merits in accordance with law within eight weeks; G.O.No.238 dated 13.11.2008 held not applicable considering the students strength; no costs; connected Miscellaneous Petitions (W.M.P(MD).Nos.22355 and 22356 of 2025) closed.