IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATE: 14-12-2010 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.27731 of 2010 Thiru.T.K.M.Kailasam Pillai Middle School, Rep. by the Correspondent/Secretary, Thiru.K.Chandramohan 34, North Street, Thachanallur, Thirunelveli-627 358. .. Petitioner. Versus 1.The Director of School Education, College Road, Chennai-6. 2. The Chief Educational Officer, Thirunelveli. 3.The District Educational Officer, Thirunelveli District. .. Respondents. Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to grant permission/recognition for upgradation of the petitioner Middle School as a High School on the basis of the proposal, dated 31.12.2008. For Petitioner : Mr.S.N.Ravichandran For Respondents: Ms.Dakshayani Reddy Additional Government Pleader O R D E R Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. 2. Though the prayer sought for by the petitioner, in the present writ petition, is for a larger relief, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the representation of the petitioner, dated 26.11.2010, is directed to be disposed of by the first respondent, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. 4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 26.11.2010, if it had not been disposed of, till date, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 26.11.2010, to the first respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter. The writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. Sd/- Asst. Registrar //true copy// Sub Asst.Registrar csh To 1.The Director of School Education, College Road, Chennai-6. 2. The Chief Educational Officer, Thirunelveli. 3.The District Educational Officer, Thirunelveli District. 1 cc to Government Pleader, Sr.No.89439 1 cc to Mr.S.N.Ravi Chandran, Advocate, Sr.No.89590 Writ Petition No.27731 of 2010 JP {CO} TP/16.12.2010. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/