A writ of mandamus seeking the consideration of a representation becomes infructuous once the authority has passed a decision on the merits, regardless of whether the outcome is favorable or unfavorable.

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to consider the appointment proposal forwarded by the 4th respondent School seeking approval of the petitioner's appointment as Office Assistant dated 01.08.2024 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, taking into account the sanctioned non-teaching vacancy while arose on 01.06.2025 due to the retirement of the previous Office Assistant on 31.05.2025, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : M/s.W.Pamelin

For Respondents : Mr.M.Sarangan,

Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

The petitioner has been appointed as Office Assistant in the 4th respondent School on 01.08.2024. After the appointment, the 4th respondent school has forwarded a proposal to the 3rd respondent seeking approval of appointment. However, the 3rd respondent has not considered the same. Challenging the same, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

When this writ petition is taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Government Pleader, by referring to the proceedings dated 21.01.2026, submits that the request of the 4th respondent School has been rejected.

Recording the submission of the learned Additional Government Pleader, this writ petition is closed with liberty to the petitioner to workout her remedy in the manner known to law. No costs.

03.02.2026

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Index : Yes / No.

Internet : Yes / No.

NCC : Yes / No.

To

1. The Secretary,

School Education Department,

Fort St. George,

Chennai – 600 009.

2. The Director of School Education,

DPI Campus,

College Road,

Chennai – 600 006.

3. The District Educational Officer,

Madurai District,

Madurai – 625 020.