JUDGMENT

(Prayer: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Certiorari Mandamus calling for the records relating to the proceedings of the 2nd Respondent dated 22.07.2022, made in A.T.M.No.675/A2/2022, quash the same and direct the Respondents 2 to 4 to sanction maternity leave benefits for the Petitioner''s third child for the period from 24.08.2022 to 23.08.2023 with full pay and all attendant benefits.)

This Writ Petition is filed to quash the proceedings of the 2ndRespondent dated 22.07.2022, made in A.T.M.No.675/A2/2022, and direct the Respondents 2 to 4 to sanction maternity leave benefits for the Petitioner''s third child for the period from 24.08.2022 to 23.08.2023 with full pay and all attendant benefits.

2.(a) It is the case of the Writ Petitioner that she was appointed on as Secondary Grade Teacher on 17.12.2012 and was posted at Panchayat Union Primary School, Chithrapalayam, Kongnapuram Union, Salem District. Thereafter she was transferred to Panchayat Union Primary School, Pelathur, Yercard union, Salem district on 17.08.2016. She is a married women. Even before she was appointed in the Government service she has two c