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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 44537

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
P.T. Asha, J
S. Boranit – Appellant
Versus
Director of School Education – Respondent
Writ Petition

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: P. Manoj Kumar
For the Respondents: R.Syed Mustafa

Authorities are mandatorily required to process and decide upon the proposal for approval of appointment for qualified teachers appointed against sanctioned posts in aided institutions within a reasonable timeframe.

Headnote:The case involves a request for a writ of mandamus under Art. 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking approval of the petitioner's appointment as a Physical Education Teacher in a government-aided minority institution. The petitioner, despite being qualified and appointed against a sanctioned vacancy, faced delays in administrative approval, leading to the denial of salary and employment benefits since 2016. The Court determined that the administrative authorities must process the pending proposal and representation in accordance with the law within a specified timeframe. The core issue revolves around the entitlement of a teacher appointed against a sanctioned post to receive service approval and attendant emoluments under the Grant-in-Aid scheme. The ratio decidendi emphasizes that where a qualified candidate satisfies the statutory requirements against a regular vacancy, the authorities are duty-bound to consider and pass orders on the proposal within a reasonable period, ensuring that undue bureaucratic delay does not infringe upon the legitimate rights of the employee. The writ petition is disposed of with directions to the first respondent to consider the proposal and pass appropriate orders within six weeks.

Table of Content
1. failure to approve an appointment against a sanctioned post. (Para 2 , 3)
2. judicial direction to authorities for timely decision on appointments. (Para 4 , 5)

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the first respondent to grant approval of the petitioner’s appointment as Physical Education Teacher in the second respondent school with effect from the date of his appointment, i.e., 10.08.2016 and grant all consequential benefits.

2. The petitioner, a qualified Physical Education Teacher holding B.A.

and B.P.Ed degrees, was initially appointed on consolidated pay at St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School, Karaikal-an aided minority institution on 10.08.2016. On 04.08.2016, a regular vacancy arose in the post due to the resignation of the previous incumbent, Mr.John Joseph, and the petitioner was appointed to fill the said sanctioned post. She has been in continuous service since then.

3. Despite possessing the requisite qualifications and the availability of a sanctioned post, the petitioner’s appointment has not been approved by the Directorate of School Education (first respondent) to date, resulting in denial of salary under the Grant-in-Aid scheme and causing prolonged hardship. The school management submitted proposals for approval as early as 19.10.2016. The petitioner also personally submitted a representation to the first respondent on 05.12.2025, seeking expeditious approval. However, no action has been taken so far, necessitating the filing of the present writ petition.

4. Heard the learned counsel appearing on both sides and perused the materials available on records.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court directs the first respondent to consider the proposal sent by the second respondent School dated 19.10.2016 and the representation of the petitioner dated 05.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 44537

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASP.T. Asha, JS. Boranit – AppellantVersusDirector of School Education – RespondentWrit Petition

Authorities are mandatorily required to process and decide upon the proposal for approval of appointment for qualified teachers appointed against sanctioned posts in aided institutions within a reasonable timeframe.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
P.T. Asha, J
S. Boranit – Appellant
Versus
Director of School Education – Respondent
Writ Petition