T.Stalin v. The Director of School Education
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(MD) No.6487 of 2026 (connected W.M.P(MD).No.5398 of 2026), Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 25.03.2026 by Mummineni Sudheer Kumar J. Keywords: writ of certiorarified mandamus; Article 226; dismissal from service; P.G. Assistant; private school management; T.N.P.M.Marimuthu Nadar Higher Secondary School, Thalavaipuram, Virudhunagar District; Rule 29(1)(4) Tamil Nadu Private School Regulation Rules; no charge memo; no enquiry; principles of natural justice; counsel's concession; quashing of dismissal proceedings; restoration/reinstatement of employee; liberty to take fresh action strictly in accordance with law; Director of School Education; Chief Educational Officer; District Educational Officer. No precedents cited; no quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition allowed; impugned proceedings nr.f.vz;.02/01/2026 dated 13.01.2026 quashed; petitioner restored to the position held prior to the impugned proceedings; fourth respondent left open to take appropriate action strictly in accordance with law; no costs; connected Miscellaneous Petition (W.M.P(MD).No.5398 of 2026) closed.