Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29383/2026 of T.Kavitha Vs The Director of Elementary S on 12 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29383 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 12-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
WP(MD) No. 29383 of 2026
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T.Kavitha
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Director of Elementary School Education, O/o. The Elementary School Education Chennai-600 006.
2. The District Elementary Educational Officer, O/o. The District Elementary Educational Office, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.
3. The Block Educational Officer,
Block Educational Office,
Sankarankoil,
Tenkasi District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of MANDAMUS directing the respondents herein to allow the petitioner to continue petitioner work in the present school itself till petitioner date of Superannuation i.e. 2032, by considering petitioner health condition on the basis of the detailed Representation submitted by petitioner on 28.08.2026.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr Madurai Veeran.V
For Respondent(s):
Mr M.Mahaboob Athiff
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
By consent, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
2. The petitioner, a BT Assistant, has undergone major surgery, during which her intestine was removed. Considering her medical condition, the petitioner has sought the indulgence of the third respondent to accommodate her at Panchayat Union Middle School, Soundarlingapuram, as she is unable to travel long distances. In this regard, she has submitted a representation and filed this Writ Petition seeking a Writ of Mandamus.
3. Mr. M. Mahaboob Athiff, learned Special Government Pleader, who takes notice on behalf of the respondents, submits that, as on date, the petitioner has not been disturbed and has been permitted to continue at the same Panchayat Union Middle School on deputation. However, he clarifies that such accommodation on deputation cannot be continued indefinitely.
4. This Court takes note of the fact that the petitioner has undergone major surgery, during which her intestine was removed. Considering her
WP(MD) No. 29383 of 2026 medical condition, it appears that the petitioner has been accommodated at the same school on deputation. As rightly pointed out by the learned Special Government Pleader, such accommodation on deputation cannot be continued indefinitely. Therefore, the respondents shall consider the petitioner’s health condition and accommodate her in a suitable school, taking into account her medical needs and convenience.
5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is closed. No costs. 12-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No mbi
WP(MD) No. 29383 of 2026 To
1. The Director of Elementary School Education, O/o. The Elementary School Education Chennai-600 006.
2. The District-Elementary Educational Officer, O/o. The District Elementary Educational Office, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.
3. The Block Educational Officer, Block Educational Office, Sankarankoil, Tenkasi District.
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