Case Note & Summary
The case involved two writ petitions filed by J. Sheeba Saathiya Devakirubai and N. Ida Priyadarshini challenging the rejection of their appointments as teachers at Concordia High School. The rejection was based on an order dated 26.10.2021 by the Chief Educational Officer, which stated that the Court-appointed Administrator had not given clearance for their appointments. The petitioners argued that the Administrator was discharged on 01.11.2022, and the new management supported their appointments. The court noted that the circumstances had changed and allowed the petitions, quashing the earlier rejection order. The court directed the petitioners to submit a fresh representation to the school management, which would then forward the proposal for approval to the educational authorities. The court set specific timelines for each step in the process and closed the connected miscellaneous petitions without costs. The judgment was delivered on 21-09-2026.
Headnote
A) Constitutional Law - Writ of Certiorari - Quashing of Rejection Order - Article 226 of the Constitution of India - The court quashed the rejection of the petitioners' appointments based on the change in management and the support of the new management for their appointments. The petitioners were directed to submit a fresh representation for approval of their appointments (Paras 2-4).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the rejection of the petitioners' appointments as teachers was justified given the change in school management.
Final Decision
The court quashed the rejection order dated 26.10.2021 and allowed the writ petitions, directing the petitioners to submit a fresh representation for their appointments.
Law Points
- Writ of Certiorari
- Article 226
- appointment approval
- change of management
