Dismissed

Dr.T.Iyappan v. Government of Tamilnadu

Madras HC16 Aug 2023WP/20668/2007

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What is this about?

In this writ petition filed by Dr.T.Iyappan challenging the selection process for a Principal's post, the High Court of Madras dismissed the petition as infructuous based on the petitioner's own submission that the prayed relief could no longer be granted.

What did the court decide?

The writ petition was dismissed as infructuous, and connected miscellaneous petitions were closed without costs.

Dr.T.Iyappan Vs Government of Tamilnadu — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2023)

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W.P.No.20668 of 2007

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 16.08.2023

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN

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W.P.No.20668 of 2007

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and

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M.P.Nos.1 of 2007 and 1 of 2010

Dr.T.Iyappan

... Petitioner

-Vs-

The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep.by its Secretary and Commissioner, Department of Higher Education, Fort St.George, Chennai.

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The Director of Collegiate Education, College Road, Chennai.

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Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Rep.by its Registrar, Tirunelveli.

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The Vice-Chancellor, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.

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Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli.

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W.P.No.20668 of 2007

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The Secretary, Arignar Anna College, Aralvayamoli, Kanyakumari District. ... Respondents

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Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records pertaining to the proceedings of the Secretary dt 15.06.2007 issued by the 6^th respondent, quash the same and direct the respondents 2 to 6 to reconstitute the selection committee in accordance with the University Grants Commission Notification, 200 and conduct the interview for the post of Principal of 6^th respondent College.

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(Prayer amended as per order dated 03.11.2010 in M.P.No.2 of 2010 in W.P.No.20668/2007)

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.S.Raghavan For R1, R2 and R5: Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal Additional Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.S.Nambi Arooran for M/s.Ajmol Associates For R4 : Mr.V. Govardhanan for M/s Row and Reddy For R6 : Mr.S.Gomathinayagam

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of Writ of

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Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records pertaining to the proceedings of the Secretary dt 15.06.2007 issued by the 6^th respondent,

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W.P.No.20668 of 2007

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quash the same and direct the respondents 2 to 6 to reconstitute the selection committee in accordance with the University Grants Commission Notification , 200 and conduct the interview for the post of Principal of 6^th respondent College.

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The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the prayer sought for in this writ petition has become infructuous.

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In view of the submission of the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Writ Petition is dismissed as infructuous. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous petitions are closed. No costs.

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16.08.2023

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W.P.No.20668 of 2007

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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The Secretary and Commissioner, Government of Tamil Nadu Department of Higher Education, Fort St.George, Chennai.

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The Director of Collegiate Education, College Road, Chennai

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The Registrar, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.

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The Vice-Chancellor, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.

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Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli.

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The Secretary, Arignar Anna College, Aralvayamoli, Kanyakumari District.

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W.P.No.20668 of 2007

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16.08.2023

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