M.Emile Regina v. The Director, directorate of
Mandamus – Government Aided School, Puducherry – Sanitary Assistant/Sanitary Helper
Case brief
What is this about?
WP No. 20379 of 2026, Madras High Court, Justice P.T. Asha, decided 09-06-2026. Writ petition under Article 226 by M.Emile Regina seeking mandamus to the Director, Directorate of School Education, Puducherry for an appointment order as Sanitary Assistant from 01.10.2007 and salary with interest; petitioner earlier appointed Sanitary Helper (04.04.1994, consolidated pay) and Sanitary Assistant (w.e.f. 01.10.2007, order dated 30.09.2007) in Immaculate Heart of Mary's Government Aided Boys and Girls High School, Nellithope. Court disposed of the petition by directing consideration of the Grant-in-aid proposal on merits within six weeks; connected WMP No. 21879 of 2026 closed; no costs. Keywords: Sanitary Assistant, Sanitary Helper, Grant-in-aid scheme, aided school, Puducherry, mandamus, six weeks, disposed.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the first respondent to consider the proposal sent by the second respondent and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within six weeks; writ petition disposed of, connected miscellaneous petition closed, no costs.