Dismissed

K. Mohandoss v. the Secretary to Government

Madras HC4 Dec 2017WP/17037/2011

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What is this about?

This single judge order dismissed a writ petition seeking confirmation of selection for Group-II subordinate services. The court held that the petitioner's Open University degree was invalid per Supreme Court precedent, rendering verification incomplete and justifying the withheld list status.

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Petitioner's prayer for confirmation of selection and initiation of further processes is dismissed.

K. Mohandoss Vs the Secretary to Government — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2017)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 04.12.2017

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM

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W.P.No.17037 of 2011

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Mr.K.Mohandoss .. Petitioner

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Vs.
1.The Secretary to Government,
Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department,
Fort St. George, Chennai -9.
2.The Secretary to Government,
Higher Education Department,
Fort St. George, Chennai-9.
3.The Member Secretary,
Tamil Nadu Public service Commission,
Greams Road, Chennai-6. .. Respondents

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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 3 rd respondent to confirm the selection of the petitioner placed whose name found in the with held list dated 17.11.2009 in the combined subordinate Services Examination-12008 (Group-II) in order to initiate further selection processes for allotting the appropriate notified post to the petitioner, according to the merit as well as in consonance with the rules of reservation and consequently recommending the selection of the petitioner to the appropriate Department for the issuance of appointment order in the said CSSE-1-2008.

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For Petitioner : Mrs.G.Sridevi For Respondents : Mr.K.Thangapandi for RR1 & 2 Government Advocate : Dr.M.Devendran for R3

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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O R D E R

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The relief sought for in this Writ Petition is to direct the third respondent to confirm the selection of the petitioner placed whose name found in the With held list on 17.11.2009 in the combined subordinate Services Examination-1-2008 (Group-II) in order to initiate further selection processes.

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2.The learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner states that the name of the petitioner was included in the with held list for want of verification of the educational qualifications and certificates.

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3.The learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents informed this Court that the writ petitioner has passed the degree through open University system and therefore, he is not qualified for appointment. The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India also held that the degree granted through open university system without undergoing the regular pattern of education as per the Under Graduations Commission are invalid. Thus, the case of the petitioner cannot be considered.

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4.In view of the submission, no further adjudication needs to be undertaken in the Writ Petition. Accordingly, the Writ petition stands dismissed. However, there shall be no order as to costs.

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Sd/-

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Assistant Registrar(CCC)

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//True Copy//

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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1.The Secretary to Government,

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Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department, Fort St. George, Chennai -9.

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2.The Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9.

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+1cc to Mr.M.Devendran, Advocate SR.No.86034

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W.P.No.17037 of 2011 sm:3.1.2018

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

K. Mohandoss v. the Secretary to Government

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