The petitioner is a differently abled person and completed M.Sc (Plant biological science) in a regular mode. The petitioner belongs to Schedule Caste category and could be brought under Schedule Caste General (SCG) category, for which the cut off mark is only 91. The petitioner secured 90 marks in the written examination conducted by the Teachers Recruitment Board. If he is granted weightage marks for his experience and employment seniority, he would get more than 91 marks. Therefore, the petitioner will be considered under the Schedule Caste General (SCG).
2.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents also submitted that the petitioner would get more than 91 marks, under the Schedule Caste General category, because for weightage in employment seniority and experience more marks to be awarded.
3.In view of the above, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's case under Schedule Caste General (SCG) and pass appropriate orders within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
4.This writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.
To
1. The Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu, School Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai.
2.Teachers Recruitment Board, Represented by its Chairman, 4th Floor, EVK Sampath Maaligai, DPI Compound, College Road, Chetpet, Chennai .