Tamil NaduThursday, 2 July 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Madras High Court admits challenge to Section 30 of Tamil Nadu Private Schools Act, 2019
The Madras High Court admitted a petition challenging Section 30 of the Tamil Nadu Private Schools (Regulation) Act, 2019 on property-transfer restrictions.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On July 1, 2026, the Madras High Court admitted a writ petition challenging Section 30 of the Tamil Nadu Private Schools (Regulation) Act, 2019, which restricts transfer of private school properties.
Key specifics
- Section 30 of the Tamil Nadu Private Schools (Regulation) Act, 2019 is under constitutional challenge.
- The petition was filed by the All India Private Educational Institutions Association (AIPEA).
- Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan granted 6 weeks for the State’s counter affidavit.
- Section 30(3) requires a decision within 60 days from the date of application.
- Section 30(4) says any transfer without prior permission is null and void.
Exam lens
Question type: constitutional law and state legislation, Section 30, 2019 Act, 60-day limit, 6-week counter affidavit. TNPSC may ask about restrictions on alienation of private school property and judicial review.