S.Gopi vs THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU

WP No. 16934 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. 16934 of 2026 and WMP Nos. 18241 & 18244 OF 2026 1. S.Gopi 2. N.Senthil Kumar ..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. 3. The Joint Director (Personnel), School Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai -600 006 4. The Chief Educational Officer, Viluppuram District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to conduct promotion counselling for the post of High School Headmaster from the eligible TET passed candidates by preparing year wise panel from the year 2022 and to consider the petitioners for promotion as High School Headmaster from the panel year 2022 (crucial date 01.01.2022) with all consequential service and monetary benefits. __________ Page1 of 12 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 02/07/2026 05:44:14 pm ) WP No. 16934