IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA

1. N.Rajendran ..Petitioner in W.P.No.10491 of 2024 2. R.Venugopal ..Petitioner in W.P.No.10492 of 2024 3. V.Gunasekaran ..Petitioner in W.P.No.10495 of 2024 Vs

1. The Government of Tamilnadu Rep. by Secretary to Government School Education Department Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Secretary Government of Tamil Nadu Finance Department Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

3. The Director of School Education College Road, Chennai – 600 009.

4. The Joint Director of School Education (Vocational Education )

College Road, Chennai – 600 006.

…. Respondents 1 to 4 in all WPs 5. The Chief Educational Officer Tiruvannamalai District, Tiruvannamalai.

… 5th Respondent in W.P.No.10491 of 2024

6. The Head Master Government Boys Higher Secondary School Kannamangalam Post, Arani Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District … 6th Respondent in W.P.No.10491 of 2024

7. The Chief Educational Officer Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri.

... 5th Respondent in W.P.No.10492 & 10495 of 2024

8. The Head Master Government Boys Higher Secondary School Kannandahalli, Krishnagiri District … 6th Respondent in W.P.No.10492 of 2024

9.The