IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS Dated 12.2.2010 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR Writ Petition Nos.34499 and 37537 of 2006 W.P.No.34499 of 2006:- K.Janarthanan ... Petitioner -Vs.- 1.The Director of School Education, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-6. 2.The Chief Educational Officer, Villupuram, Villupuram District. 3.The Headmaster, Government High School, Sendanadu, Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram District. ... Respondents W.P.No.37537 of 2006:- R.Balraj ... Applicant -Vs.- 1.The Director of School Education, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-6. 2.The Chief Educational Officer, Coimbatore, Coimbatore District. 3.The Headmaster, Government Higher Secondary School, Ayyamkalipalayam, Tirupur Taluk, Coimatore District. ... Respondents https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Original Application Nos.8461 and 8460 of 1998 were filed before the Tamil Nadu Administrative Tribunal, Madras Bench praying to direct the respondents to create a promotional post with higher pay for the petitioners (Secondary Grade teachers working in High/Higher Secondary School) on par with the Elementary School Headmaster with effect from 1.6.88 onwards (i.e.) from the date on which the higher pay scale was given to the Elementary School Headmaster by way of awarding selection/special grade by counting their total secondary grade service in the promotional post, and direct the respondents to fix the pay of the applicant in the pay scale of Rs.2,000-60-2300-75- 3200 with effect from 1.6.88 by following G.O.Ms.No.216 Finance (Pay Cell) Department dated 22.3.93 and award the consequential arrears of pay with effect from 1.6.88 onwards and consequential pension. Since the Tamil Nadu Administrative Tribunal was abolished, the O.As. were received by transfer and numbered as Writ Petitions. For petitioner in both W.Ps. : Mr.K.Thennan For respondents in both W.Ps. : Mr.S.Sivashanmugam Government Advocate. ----- COMMON ORDER Original Application Nos.8461 and 8460 of 1998 were filed before the Tamil Nadu Administrative Tribunal, Madras Bench praying to direct the respondents to create a promotional post with higher pay for the petitioners (Secondary Grade teachers working in High/Higher Secondary School) on par with the Elementary School Headmaster with effect from 1.6.88 onwards (i.e.) from the date on which the higher pay scale was given to the Elementary School Headmaster by way of awarding selection/special grade by counting their total secondary grade service in the promotional post, and direct the respondents to fix the pay of the applicant in the pay scale of Rs.2,000-60-2300-75- 3200 with effect from 1.6.88 by following G.O.Ms.No.216 Finance (Pay Cell) Department dated 22.3.93 and award the consequential arrears of pay with effect from 1.6.88 onwards and consequential pension. Since the Tamil Nadu Administrative Tribunal was abolished, the O.As. were received by transfer and numbered as Writ Petitions. 2. Learned counsel appearing for the applicants/petitioners in both the cases submits that for the present, the grievance of the petitioners can be addressed if they are permitted to make a representation to the first respondent. 3. The petitioners in both the cases claim certain benefits based on G.O.Ms.No.216 Finance (Pay Cell) Department dated 22.3.1993. In view of the submission made by the learned counsel for the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ petitioners, the petitioners in both the petitions are permitted to make a representation to the first respondent seeking the above stated relief within a month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and the same shall be considered and disposed off on merits and in accordance with law within two months thereafter. Both the Writ Petitions are disposed of accordingly. No costs. Sd/ Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar ts To 1. The Director of School Education, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-6. 2. The Chief Educational Officer, Coimbatore, Coimbatore District. 3. The Headmaster, Government Higher Secondary School, Ayyamkalipalayam, Tirupur Taluk, Coimatore District. 4. The Chief Educational Officer, Villupuram, Villupuram District. 5. The Headmaster, Government High School, Sendanadu, Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram District. + 1 CC to the Government Pleader SR NO 10061 Common Order in W.P.Nos.34499 & 37537 of 2006 SA(CO) sra 04/03/2010 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/