The Chief Educational Officer, v. G.Velladurai
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Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), WA(MD)No.857 of 2026 with CMP(MD)No.7273 of 2026, decided 12.06.2026; writ appeal under Clause 15 of Letters Patent by the Chief Educational Officer and District Educational Officer, Tirunelveli against Single Judge order in W.P(MD)No.31295 of 2025 (05.11.2025) permitting counting of pre-Child-Psychology-training service of Secondary Grade Teacher G.Velladurai (St.Marys Higher Secondary School, Vikramasinghapuram) towards selection grade, special grade and pension; authorities engaged: State of Tamil Nadu vs, Pallivasal Primary School, 2002 (2) LW 591 (finality; followed) and W.A(MD)No.1464 of 2021 dated 28.07.2021, M.S.Shanthi (relied on); outcome: appeal dismissed, no costs, connected MP closed. Keywords: past service, pension, terminal benefits, child psychology training, secondary grade teacher, approval of appointment, Tirunelveli, education department, Tamil Nadu.