Petitioner sought a writ of mandamus to prevent educational institutions from insisting on COVID-19 vaccination. The petition was filed. The learned Acting Chief Justice dismissed the petition as withdrawn by counsel, clarifying no adverse inference. No costs awarded.
Writ petition dismissed as withdrawn.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 22.11.2021
CORAM :
THE HON'BLE MR.MUNISHWAR NATH BHANDARI, ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.D.AUDIKESAVALU
W.P.No.24530 of 2021
Academic Resources Advancement Movement (ARAM) Trust
Rep. by its Chairman A.Umar Farook Having Admin. Office at Plot No.77-A1, Dr.Devaraj Nagar Madambakkam Chennai 600 126.
.. Petitioner vs
State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Health Department Secretary Fort Saint George Chennai 600 009.
.. Respondents
Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to direct all public authorities, establishments and institutions including public and private educational institutions to not insist on COVID 19 vaccination as a precondition for permitting the staff and students to physically attend duties and/or classes in such establishments and institutions.
For the Petitioner : Mr.B.Mohan For the Respondent : Mr.R.Shanmugasundaram Advocate General Assisted by Mr.P.Muthukumar State Govt. Pleader
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Acting Chief Justice)
After arguing for some length, learned counsel for the petitioner prays for withdrawal of the writ petition.
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar (CS-VII)
//True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
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To:
The Health Department Secretary State of Tamil Nadu Fort Saint George Chennai 600 009.
+1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.60067
W.P.No.24530 of 2021
GPL(CO) SB(26/11/2021)
Academic Resources Advancement Movement (ARAM) Trust
State of Tamil Nadu
Munishwar Nath Bhandari
P.D. Audikesavalu
As recorded by the court registry
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