Madras High Court
WA/1780/2026 of The President Vs The Director on 24 August 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 24-08-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNASWAMY GOVINDARAJAN
WA Nos. 1780, 1760, 1813, 1810, 1783, 1764, 1793, 1791, 1777, 1774, 1776, 1775, 1758, 1779 and 1757 of 2026
AND
CMP Nos.16096, 16225,16220, 16102,16182, 16184, 16183, 16179, 16190 16354, 16363, 16120, 16253, 16108, 16445 and 16426 OF 2026
W.A.No.1780 of 2026
Ambur Synod (Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church)
Ambur Synod Office
Mission Compound
Ambur, Thirupattur Dist.
..Appellant
Vs
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1. The Director Directorate of Elementary Education, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006.
2. The District Educational Officer (Elementary Education), Vellore, Vellore Dist.
3. The Block Educational Officer Pernampet, Vellore Dist.
4. I.Evangelin Jebapriya B.T.Assistant (Science), I.E.l.C Middle School, Melpatti, Pernampet Union, Vellore Dist. ..Respondents
Ambur Synod (Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church), Ambur Synod Office,Mission Compound, Ambur, Thirupattu Dt. ..Appellants
Vs
1. C.Shalini, B.T. Assistant (Science), Concordia Higher Secondary School, Vaniyambadi-751.
2. The Chief Educational Officer Thirupattur, Thirupattur District.
3. The District Educational Officer Vaniyambadi, Thirupattur District.
4. The Correspondent, Concordia Higher Secondary School, Vaniyambadi-751. ..Respondents
Ambur Synod (Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church), Ambur Synod Office, Mission Compound, Ambur, Thirupattu Dt. ..Appellant Vs
1. M.Thenmozhi B.T. Assistant (Science), Concordia High School, Vaniyambad-751
2. The Chief Educational Officer Thirupattur, Thirupattur District.
3. The District Educational Officer Vaniyambadi, Thirupattur District.
4. The Correspondent, Concordia Higher Secondary School, Vaniyambadi-751.
The President, Ambur Synod (Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church) Ambur Synod Office, Mission Compound, Ambur, Thirupattur Dt. ..Appellant
Vs
1. The Educational Committee Rep.by its Secretary G. Kumar, Ambur Synod, Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ambur Synod Office, Mission Compound, Ambur, Vellore Dt.
2. The Commissioner School Education Department, Chennai 6.
3. The Chief Educational Officer Thirupattur District, Thirupattur.
4. The District Educational Officer Vaniyambadi at Thirupattur.
5. The Correspondent Concordia Aided Higher Secondary School, Ambur, Thirupattur Dt.
6. Prabu Gamaliel Joseph B.T. Assistant (Tamil) Concordia Aided Higher Secondary School, Ambur, Thirupattur Dt.
Ambur Synod (Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church) Ambur Synod Office Mission Compound Ambut, Thirupattur Dist. ..Appellant(s) Vs
1. M.Deepa Lab Assistant, Concordia Higher Secondary School, Vaniyambadi-635 751, Thirupattur District.
2. The Chief Educational Officer Thirupattur, Thirupattur Dist.
3. The District Educational Officer Vaniyambadi, Thirupattur Dist.
Concordia Higher Secondary School, Vaniyambadi-635 751, Thirupattur District.
Ambur Synod (Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church), Ambur Synod Office Mission Compound, Ambur, Thirupattur Dist. ..Appellant(s) Vs
1. The Educational Committee Rep. by its Secretary, G.Kumar, Ambur Synod, Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ambur Synod Office, Mission Compound , Ambur, Vellore District
2. The Commissioner School Education Department, Chennai 06
3. The Chief Educational Officer Thirupattur at Thirupattur.
4. The District Educational Officer, Vaniyambadi, At Thirupattur
Concordia Aided Higher Secondary School, Ambur, Thirupattur District
6. G.Sumathi, P.G. Assistant (English), Concordia Aided Higher Secondary School, Ambur, Thirupattur District
Ambur Synod (Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church) Ambur Synod Office, Mission Compound Ambur, Thirupattur Dist. ..Appellant(s) Vs
1. The Educational Committee Rep. by its Secretary, G.Kumar, Ambur Synod,
Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ambur Synod Office, Mission Compound , Ambur, Vellore District.
2. The Commissioner School Education Department, Chennai 06
3. The Chief Educational Officer Thirupattur District at Thirupattur
4. The District Educational Officer Vaniyambadi, At Thirupattur
5. The Correspondent Concordia Aided Higher Secondary School, Ambur, Thirupattur District
6. A.Harishkumar, Physical Education Director , Concordia Aided Higher Secondary School, Ambur, Thirupattur District
Ambur Synod (Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church) Ambur Synod Office, Mission Compound Ambur, Thirupattur Dist. ..Appellant Vs
1. R.Jayakumar Headmaster IELC Elementary School, Mettupalayam Mathanur Block Thirupattur District 635 601
2. The Director of Elementary Education DPI Buildings, College Road, Chennai 6
3. The District Educational Officer (Secondary Education) Thirupattur, Thirrupattur District
4. The Block Educational Officer Mathanur Range, Thirupattur
IELC Elementary School, mettupalayam, Mathanur Block Thirupattur District 635 601 ..Respondents
Ambur Synod (Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church)
Ambur Synod Office,Mission Compound, Ambur,Thirupattu Dt. ..Appellant Vs
1. M.P. Pragaveni, B.T. Assistant (English), Concordia High School, Pernambut 635 810.
2. The Director of Elementary Education DPI Buildings, College Road, Chennai 6.
3. The Chief Educational Officer Vellore,Vellore District.
4. The District Educational Officer Vellore,Vellore Dt.
5. The Correspondent Concordia High School, Pernambut 635 810,Vellore Dt. ..Respondents
Ambur Synod (Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church) Ambur Synod Office, Mission Compound Ambur, Thirupattur Dist. ..Appellant Vs
1. A.Harish Kumar Physical Education Director, Concordia Higher Secondary School, Ambur 632802.Thirupattur District.
2. G.Gnanamani P.G.Assistant (Commerce), Concordia Higher Secondary School, Ambur 632802. Thirupattur District.
3. E.Deborah B.T.Assistant (English), Concordia Higher Secondary School,Ambur 632802. Thirupattur District.
4. G.Prabhu Gamaliel Joseph B.T.Assistant (Tamil), Concordia Higher Secondary School,Ambur 632802. Thirupattur District.
5. The Director of School Education DPI Buildings,College Road,Chennai 600 006.
Tirupattur Dist.
7. The Dist.Educational Officer Tirupattur 635 601.
8. Raja Annamalai (in Personal Capacity) District Educational officer, Thirupattur 635601.
9. The Correspondent Concordia Higher Secondary School, Ambur 632802,Thirupattur District.
10. The Secretary/Treasurer IELC No.47 Eldams Road,Teynampet, Chennai 600 018.
Ambur Synod (Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church), Ambur Synod Office, Mission COmpound, Ambur, Thirupathur District. ..Appellant(s) Vs
1. L.Arokia Rex Thilak P.G.Assistant(Chemistry) Concordia Higher Secondary School, Vaniyambadi - 635 751.
2. The Chief Educational Officer Thirupattur,Thirupattur District.
3. The District Educational Officer Vaniyambadi,Thirupattur District.
4. The Correspondent Concordia Higher Secondary School, Vaniyambadi - 635 751.
Ambur Synod (Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church) Ambur Synod Office, Mission Compound, Ambur, Thirupattur Dt. ..Appellant Vs
1. W.Mans BT Assistant (Maths) Concordia High School, Pernambut- 635 810.
2. The Director of School Educaton DPI Buildings, College Road, Chennai 6.
3. The Chief Educational Officer Vellore,Vellore District.
4. The District Educational Officer Vellore,Vellore Dt.
5. The Correspondent Concordia High School,Pernambut 635 810, Vellore Dt. ..Respondents
Ambur Synod (Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church) Ambur Synod Office, Mission Compound, Ambur, Thirupattur Dt. ..Appellant Vs
1. The Educational Committee Rep. by its Secretary, B.Kumar, Ambur Synod, Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ambur Synod Office, Mission Compound , Ambur, Thirupattur District
2. The Commissioner School Education Department, Chennai 06
3. The Chief Educational Officer Thirupattur District,Thirupattur
Vaniyambadi,At Thirupattur
5. The Correspondent Concordia Aided Higher Secondary School, Ambur,Thirupattur District
6. E.Deborah, B.T. Assistant (English), Concordia Aided Higher Secondary School, Ambur, Thirupattur District
The President, Ambur Synod (Indian Evangelical Lautheran Church), Ambur Synod Office, Mission Compound, Ambur, Thirupattur Dist. ..Appellant(s)
Vs
1. The Educational Committee Rep.by its Secretary B.Kumar, Ambur Synod,Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ambur Synod Office,Mission Compound, Ambur,Thirupattur Dist.
2. The Commissioner School Education Department, Chennai 006.
3. The Chief Educational Officer Thirupattur Dist,Thirupattur.
4. The District Educational Officer Vaniyambadi at Thirupattur.
5. The Correspondent Concordia Aided Higher Secondary School, Ambur,Thirupattur Dist.
6. S.Gnanamani P.G.Assistant (Commerce), Concordia Aided Higher Secondary School, Ambur,Thirupattur Dist. ..Respondents
The President, Ambur Synod (Indian Evangelical Lautheran Church),Ambur Synod Office, Mission Compound,Ambur, Thirupattur Dist. ..Appellant Vs
1. Saranya Record Clerk,Concordia Higher Secondary School, Vaniyambadi 635 751,Thirupattur Dist.
2. The Chief Educational Officer Thirupattur,Thirupattur Dist.
3. The District Educational Officer Vaniyambadi,Thirupattur Dist.
4. The Correspondent Concordia Higher Secodary School, Vaniyambadi 635 751.
Prayer in WA No. 1780 of 2026 : To set aside the order the WP No.24483 of 2022 dated 13.11.2025 and thereby allows the Writ Appeal. Prayer in WA No. 1760 of 2026 : To set aside the order in WP No.25467 of 2023 dated 13.11.2025 and thereby allows the WA Prayer in WA No. 1813 of 2026 : To set aside the order in WP No.25469 of 2023 dated 13.11.2025. Prayer in WA No. 1810 of 2026 : To set aside the order the WP.No.27618 of 2022 dated 13-11-2025. Prayer in WA No. 1783 of 2026 : To set aside the order the W.P.No.25470/2023 dated 13.11.2025. Prayer in WA No. 1764 of 2026 : To set aside the order in WP.No.27624/2022 dated 13.11.2025 and thereby allows the WA. Prayer in WA No. 1793 of 2026 : To set aside the order the W.P.No.27633/2022 dated 13.11.2025 Prayer in WA No. 1791 of 2026 : To set aside the order the W.P.No.25470/2023 dated 13.11.2025. Prayer in WA No. 1777 of 2026 : To set aside the order the WP No.16859 of 2023 dated 13.11.2025 Prayer in WA No. 1774 of 2026 : To set aside the order the WP No.6307 of 2023 dated 13.11.2025 Prayer in WA No. 1776 of 2026 : To set aside the order the WP No.25464 of 2023 dated 13.11.2025 Prayer in WA No. 1775 of 2026 : To set aside the order the WP No.16852 of 2023 dated 13.11.2025 Prayer in WA No. 1758 of 2026 : To set aside the order in WP No.27630 of 2022 dated 13.11.2025 Prayer in WA No. 1779 of 2026 : To set aside the order in WP.No. 27622/2023 dated 13.11.2025. Prayer in WA No. 1757 of 2026 : To set aside the order in WP.No. 25473/2023 dated 13.11.2025.
Writ Appeal No. For Appellant For Respondents WA No. 1780 of 2026 Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan Mr.A.R.Suresh Special Government Pleader – for RR 1 to 3 R4 – No appearance W.A.No.1757 of 2026 Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan R1 – No appearance Mr.A.R.Suresh, Special Government Pleader – for RR 2 and 3 W.A.No.1758 of 2026 Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan Mr.A.R.Suresh Special Government Pleader – for RR 2 to R4 NA – R6 W.A.No.1760 of 2026 Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan NA – for R1 Mr.A.R.Suresh, Special Government Pleader – for RR 2 and 3 W.A.No.1764 of 2026 Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan Mr.A.R.Suresh, Special Government Pleader – for RR 2 to 4 W.A.No.1774 of 2026 Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan NA – for R1 to R4 Mr.A.R.Suresh, Special Government Pleader – for RR 5 to 7 W.A.No.1775 of 2026 Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan Mr.A.R.Suresh, Special Government Pleader – for RR 2 to 4 W.A.No.1776 of 2026 Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan Mr.A.R.Suresh,Special Government Pleader – for RR 2 and 3 W.A.No.1777 of 2026 Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan Mr.A.R.Suresh, Special Government Pleader – for RR 2 to 4 NA – for R1 W.A.No.1779 of 2026 Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan Mr.A.R.Suresh, Special Government Pleader – for RR 2 to 4 NA – for R6 W.A.No.1783 of 2026 Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan NA – for R1 Mr.A.R.Suresh, Special Government Pleader – for RR 2 and 3 W.A.No.1791 of 2026 Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan NA – for R1 Mr.A.R.Suresh, Special Government Pleader – for RR 2 to 4 W.A.No.1793 of 2026 Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan Mr.A.R.Suresh, Special Government Pleader – for RR 2 to 4 NA – for R6 W.A.No.1813 of 2026 Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan NA – for R1 Mr.A.R.Suresh, Special Government Pleader – for RR 2 and 3 W.A.No.1810 of 2026 Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan Mr.A.R.Suresh Special Government Pleader – for RR 2 to 4 NA – for R6
Common Judgment
(Judgment of the Court was delivered by S.M.Subramaniam J.) Learned counsel for the appellants seeks to withdraw these intra court appeals and has made an endorsement in the court bundles to that effect.
2. Recording the said submission and the endorsement made, these writ appeals are dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (K.G.R.,J.) 24-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KST
To
1. The Director Directorate of Elementary Education, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006.
2. The District Educational Officer (Elementary Education),Vellore, Vellore Dist.
3. The Block Educational Officer Pernampet, Vellore Dist.
4. The Chief Educational Officer Thirupattur, Thirupattur District.
5. The District Educational Officer Vaniyambadi, Thirupattur District.
6. The District Educational Officer Vaniyambadi,Thirupattur District.
7. The Educational Committee Rep.by its Secretary G. Kumar, Ambur Synod, Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ambur Synod Office, Mission Compound, Ambur, Vellore Dt.
8. The Commissioner School Education Department, Chennai 6.
9. The Director of Elementary Education DPI Buildings, College Road, Chennai 6
(Secondary Education) Thirupattur, Thirrupattur District
11. The Block Educational Officer Mathanur Range, Thirupattur.
12. The Chief Educational Officer Vellore, Vellore District.
S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J. AND KRISHNASWAMY GOVINDARAJAN J. KST WA No. 1780 of 2026 etc., batch 24-08-2026