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K.Bala (Previously Knwon as K. Balakrishnan) v. the Director of School Education

Madras HC18 Jun 2026WP/22298/2026

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What is this about?

Madras High Court, WP No. 22298 of 2026, decided 18-06-2026 by Justice P.T. Asha. Retired Tamil Pandit (terminated 31.07.2009) files Article 226 mandamus petition seeking disposal of his 29.04.2026 pension representation to the Director of School Education and other educational authorities; court directs consideration on merits within six weeks; petition disposed of, no costs. Keywords: pension, Tamil Pandit, representation, mandamus, six weeks, Papanasam Labour Welfare Association, Vikkiramasingapuram, Tirunelveli.

What did the court decide?

Mandamus in effect: respondents directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.04.2026 on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within six weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of with no costs. ¶31

K.Bala (Previously Knwon as K. Balakrishnan) Vs the… — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 22298 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 18-06-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA

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WP No. 22298 of 2026

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K.Bala (Previously Knwon as K. Balakrishnan) S/o. Mr. P.R.Kalyanasundaram, No.144, Silamboli Nagar, Kayarambedu, Guduvanchery - 603 202, Chengalpet District.

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..Petitioner(s)

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The Director of School Education O/o. Director of School Education, College Road, DPI Campus, Chennai - 600 006.

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The General Accountant, O/o. AG’s Office (Audit) Complex, No.361 Restrover Garden, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 018.

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The Chief Educational Officer, O/o. Principal Educational Office, Kokkirakulam, Tirunelveli - 627 009.

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The District Educational Officer, O/o. District Educational Officer, Cheranmahadevi Educational District, Tirunelveli - 627 001.

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The Secretary, (Papanasam Labour Welfare Association), P.L.W.A. High Secondary School, Vikkiramasingapuram - 627 425, Tirunelveli.

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..Respondent(s)

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

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WP No. 22298 of 2026

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Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the respondents to dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 29.04.2026.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Hari For Respondent(s): Mr.K.Sathish, Government Advocate for R1 to R4

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 29.04.2026.

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It is the case of the petitioner that he was appointed as Tamil Pandit at Papanasam Labour Welfare Association Higher Secondary School, Vikramasingapuram on 29.06.1990. Thereafter, he was regularised during the year 1992-1993. Subsequently on 31.07.2009, he was terminated from service, based on the order dated 31.07.2009 passed by this Court. Since the petitioner is eligible to receive pension, he made a representation dated 29.04.2026, to the respondents seeking pension for which no orders has been passed. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court seeking the aforesaid relief.

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Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

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Considering the relief now sought for by the learned counsel for the

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

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WP No. 22298 of 2026

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petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.04.2026, on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders, within a

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period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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