P.MOHAN vs THE STATE OF TAMILNADU

2026:MHC:4543
WP No. 36508 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 11-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN
WP No. 36508 of 2023
CNR:{HCMA012292162023}
and
WMP No. 36499 of 2023
P.Mohan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State of Tamilnadu
Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government,
Higher Education Department Secretariat,
Fort St. George Chennai 600 009.
2. The Director of Collegiate Education
Directorate of Collegiate Education,
Saidapet Chennai 600 015.
3. The Registrar
Thiruvalluvar University,
Serkadu, Vellore 632 106.
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying
to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent to pass orders restoring
the petitioner into University service by posing the petitioner in the existing
vacancy to the post of Superintendent in the 3rd respondent University in
compliance with the orders of Government in G.O Ms. No 183, Higher
Education (G1) Department dated 15.09.2022 and the subsequent proceedings
issued by the 1st respondent in Government Letter No 3856 / G1 / 2023-2 dated
21.09.2023 with all consequential and other attendant benefits, including service
benefits relates to seniority and promotion based on the representation
submitted by the petitioner dated 03.11.2023 within a time frame to be fixed by
this Court.
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For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Sankaran,
Senior Counsel
for Mr.S.Nedunchezhiyan
For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Vignesswaran,
Additional Government Pleader (for R1 & R2)
Ms.H.Mary Sowmi Rexi
for M/s.Isaac Chamber (for R3)
ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of
Mandamus, directing the third respondent University to pass orders restoring
the petitioner to University service by posting him against the existing vacancy
in the post of Superintendent, in compliance with the Government Orders issued
in G.O.Ms.No.183, Higher Education (G1) Department, dated 15.09.2022, and
the subsequent proceedings issued by the first respondent in Government Letter
No.3856/G1/2023-2, dated 21.09.2023, together with all consequential and
attendant benefits, including service benefits relating to seniority and
promotion, based on the representation submitted by the petitioner dated
03.11.2023, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
2. The learned Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioner would, in all
fairness, submit that, during the pendency of the Writ Petition, the petitioner
was restored to service by creating a supernumerary post and was directed to
sign the attendance register. The learned Senior Counsel would further submit
that, though initially there were salary arrears, the petitioner now has been
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continuously receiving salary from the University. The only grievance raised by
the learned Senior Counsel is that, after restoration to service, the petitioner is
entitled to consequential benefits, such as appropriate seniority and promotion.
3. In this regard, the learned counsel appearing for the third respondent
would, in all fairness, submit that the issue would be taken up with all sincerity
and that the petitioner’s request would be considered according to it’s own
merits within the stipulated time.
4. In view of the above submissions, without going into the merits of the
present Writ Petition, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondents
to consider the case of the petitioner and pass appropriate orders on its own
merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date
of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. In the result, this Writ Petition is disposed of with the above directions.
Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs.
11-11-2026
Index: Yes
Speaking order
Neutral Citation: Yes
KV
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To
1. The State of Tamilnadu
Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government,
Higher Education Department Secretariat,
Fort St. George Chennai 600 009.
2. The Director of Collegiate Education
Directorate of Collegiate Education,
Saidapet Chennai 600 015.
3. The Registrar
Thiruvalluvar University,
Serkadu, Vellore 632 106.
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C.KUMARAPPAN J.
KV
WP No. 36508 of 2023
11-11-2026
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