G.Palanivel vs The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by its Principal Secr

WP No. 17186 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 17186 of 2026 and WMP Nos. 18467, 18468 and 18471 OF 2026 1. G.Palanivel S/o.S.Govindan, Secondary Grade Teacher, Panchayat Union Middle School , Eduthanur, Rishivanthiyam Block, Kallakurichi District. 2. D.Jayabalan, S/o.Dharman, Secondary Grade Teacher, Panchayat Union Middle School , Vadamaruthur, Thirukoilur Block, Kallakurichi District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, School Education Department, Fort St.George Chennai - 600 009. 2. The Director of School Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai - 600 006. __________ Page1 of 10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 02/07/2026 05:44:14 pm ) WP No. 17186 of 2026 3. The Director of Elementary Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai - 600 006 4. The Joint Director (Personnel), School Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai -600 006 5. The Chief Educational Officer, Kallakurichi District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus d