Prompt decision-making in educational appointment matters is essential to prevent irreparable harm.

J U D G M E N T

Dated this the 10^th day of March, 2026 The writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the 1^st respondent to consider and pass orders on Ext.P2 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. The 1^st petitioner is the Manager and the 2^nd petitioner is the Headmistress of ADVUP School, Peringandur, Wadakkanchery.

2. The 1^st petitioner has preferred an application seeking approval for the appointment of the 2^nd petitioner as Headmistress. The 2^nd petitioner was appointed as Headmistress with effect from 01.06.2019 consequent on the transfer of one T.N Rajani on 10.04.2018 to BJBLP School, Ariyasseri under the same Management.

Earlier, an application submitted by the petitioners for approval of Headmistress was declined by the 3^rd respondent. Thereafter, the petitioners have preferred a revision before the 1^st respondent and the same was disposed of by directing the 3^rd respondent to reconsider the matter subject to conditions.

3. Based on the same, the 3^rd respondent reopened the file and returned the proposal on the ground that the 2^nd petitioner has not submitted the seniority list as on the date of appointment and that the 2^nd petitioner has not passed the KTET Examination. Aggrieved by Ext.P1 order, the 1^st petitioner has preferred Ext.P2 appeal before the 1^st respondent. However, no further action was taken in the matter, contend the petitioners.

4. I have heard the learned Counsel for the petitioners and the Government Pleader representing the respondents.

5. The petitioners would urge that any delay in finalisation of proceedings in Ext.P2 is unjustified and irreparable injury will be caused to the petitioners if Ext.P2 is not expeditiously considered.

6. Considering the facts of the case, I am of the view that Ext.P2 appeal should be considered by the 1^st respondent in accordance with law.

The writ petition is therefore disposed of directing the 1^st respondent to consider Ext.P2 appeal and pass appropriate orders thereon as expeditiously as possible and positively before 30.04.2026 as the 2^nd petitioner is retiring on that date.

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