BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.12.2025 CORAM :

THE HON`BLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI Arockiasamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Government of Tamil Nadu rep by its Secretary, School Education Department, Fort.St.George, Chennai-600009.

2.The Director of School Education, D.P.I. Complex, College Road, Chennai.

3.The Joint Director of School Education, (Higher Secondary)

D.P.I.Complex, College Road, Chennai. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to pass appropriate orders by providing 1:1 ratio for appointment to the post of District Inspector of Physical Education between the Promotes and Direct Recruits of Physical Directors Grade-I in consideration of the cadre strength by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 30.05.2022.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Lawrance For Respondents : Mr.M.Sarangan, Additional Government Pleader.

ORDER

The petitioner, who is working as Physical Director Grade-I, has submitted a representation, dated 30.05.2022 to consider seniority for the post of District Inspector of Physical Education in the ratio of 1:1 and has filed this writ petition seeking a direction to consider the above representation.

2.When this writ petition is taken up for hearing today, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, by referring to the proceedings issued by the third respondent, dated 01.12.2025, submits that the request of the petitioner was duly considered and it was rejected. A copy of the proceedings has also been furnished to the petitioner.

3.Recording the above submission, this writ petition is closed with liberty to the petitioner to workout his remedy in the manner known to law. No costs.

16.12.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes gns To

1.The Government of Tamil Nadu rep by its Secretary, School Education Department, Fort.St.George, Chennai-600009.

2.The Director of School Education, D.P.I. Complex, College Road, Chennai.

B.PUGALENDHI,J gns

16.12.2025