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2025 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 41889

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J
S.Seenivasan – Appellant
Versus
The State of Tamil Nadu – Respondent
W.P.(MD)No.17717 of 2025



Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.K.Ragatheesh Kumar for M/s.Isaac Chambers
For the Respondents: Mr.M.Siddharthan Additional Government Pleader

The Court directed that the petitioner’s representation for a teaching vacancy be considered fairly in the forthcoming counselling.

Headnote:(A) Constitution of India - Article 226 - Writ of Mandamus - Employment - The petitioner sought deployment as a Secondary Grade Teacher for a vacant position, which was set to become available - The request was made based on his long-standing service and representation to the authorities - The respondents agreed to consider the petitioner's request in their upcoming counselling. (Paras 2-6)

Facts of the case:
The petitioner, with extensive teaching experience, aimed to secure a specific teaching position set to be vacated shortly; he expressed concerns that his request might be overlooked.

Findings of Court:
The court directed the concerned educational authority to evaluate the petitioner's request fairly and promptly at their scheduled counselling.

Issues: The primary issue was whether the petitioner’s representation for the vacant position would be duly considered in the upcoming counselling.

Ratio Decidendi: The court emphasized the necessity for the respondent authorities to consider the request of the petitioner based on merit and established legal process.

Result: Writ Petition disposed of with directions to consider the representation.

Table of Content
1. petitioner sought direction for employment consideration. (Para 1 , 2 , 3)
2. concerns about timely response to employment request. (Para 4)
3. respondents agree to evaluate employment request. (Para 5)
4. court's directive to consider representation fairly. (Para 6)

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider deploying the petitioner to the post of Secondary Grade Teacher at Panchayat Union Primary School, Chinna Odaipatti, Sathur Union, which is scheduled to fall vacant on 01.07.2025, based on his representation dated

19.06.2025.

2. By consent, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner was initially appointed as a 'Secondary Grade Teacher' on 11.01.1999 at Panchayat Union Middle School, Rangiyan Viduthi, Karambakudi Union, Pudukottai District. He was subsequently transferred to various schools and is presently serving at Panchayat Union Primary School, Nenmeni, Sathur Union, since 08.03.2007. On 07.06.2024, the petitioner was deputed to a needy post at Panchayat Union Primary School, K.Mettupatti, Sathur Union, by the sixth respondent vide proceedings in Na.Ka.No.782/2024/A2. The said deputation was only up to the end of the academic year 2024–2025, after which the petitioner was reverted to his parent school, where he continues to serve.

4. The learned counsel further submits that the post of Secondary Grade Teacher at Panchayat Union Primary School, Chinna Odaipatti, Sathur Union, is said to fall vacant on 01.07.2025. Considering his long-standing service in the same union and experience, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 19.06.2025, requesting to be deployed to the said vacancy. However, the respondents have not considered or responded to the same. The petitioner apprehends that the said vacancy may be filled through the forthcoming counselling scheduled on 03.07.2025, without considering his claim. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court, seeking a direction to the respondents to consider his representation dated 19.06.2025 and deploy him to the said vacancy, before proceeding with the counselling.

5. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submits that the petitioner's request will be duly considered by the fifth respondent in the forthcoming counselling scheduled on 03.07.2025, on its own merits and in accordance with law.

6. Recording the aforesaid submission, this Writ Petition is disposed of, with a direction to the fifth respondent to consider the petitioner's representation in the forthcoming counselling scheduled on 03.07.2025, on its own merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders as expeditiously as possible. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed.

NCC : Yes / No 01.07.2025 Index : Yes / No smn2 Note:- Issue order copy on 01.07.2025.

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