IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 19.12.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI And W.M.P.Nos.9148 and 29532 of 2025 A.Rubavathi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Department of School Education, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009.

2.The Director of School Education, Directorate of School Education, DPI Complex, College Road, Chennai – 600 006.

3.The Chief Educational Officer, O/o.Chief Educational Office, Kallakurichi District.

4.The District Educational Officer, O/o.District Educational Office, Kallakurichi District. 5.The Head Master, Government Girls High School, Devapandalam, Sangarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District. ... Respondents Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to sanction Maternity Leave to the petitioner by considering her representation dated 17.02.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Jeyamohan For Respondents : Mrs.Mythreye Chandru for R1 to R4 Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to sanction maternity le