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M.Muthukumar v. The State of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC22 Sept 2025WP(MD)/25299/2025

Case brief

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What is this about?

Regularization of Lab Assistant; absorption with Anna University; University College of Engineering, Nagercoil; writ of mandamus under Article 226; representations dated 24.02.2025 and 21.03.2025 pending with Registrar; direction to decide representation within twelve weeks on merits; contributory pension scheme; 7th pay commission arrears; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; K. Kumaresh Babu, J.; disposed of, no costs; connected WMP(MD)No.19842 of 2025 closed.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed of with a direction to the second respondent (Registrar, Anna University) to consider the petitioner's representation and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs; connected miscellaneous petition (WMP(MD)No.19842 of 2025) closed. ¶29

M.Muthukumar Vs The State of Tamil Nadu — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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WP(MD). No.25299 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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Dated : 22/09/2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU

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WP(MD). No.25299 of 2025 and WMP(MD)No.19842 of 2025

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M.Muthukumar

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K.Suresh Kumar, 3. R.Ratheesh, 4. T.A.Cruz Justina Subitha,

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K.Supriya, ... Petitioners

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The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 9.

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The Registrar, Anna University, Guindy, Chennai. 3. The Syndicate, Anna University, Chennai.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP(MD). No.25299 of 2025

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The Dean, University College of Engineering, Ann University Constituent College, Konam, Nagercoil - 4, Kanyakumari District. ... Respondents

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PRAYER :-

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to regularize the petitioner from the date of appointment in the post of Lab Assistant as regular appointment and to absorb him with the 2nd respondent University with all attendant benefits including increments, contributory pension scheme, 7th pay commission implementation and arrears, etc., and by considering the petitioners representations dated 24.02.2025 and 21.03.2025 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s Ajmal Associates, Advocate. For Respondents : Mr.N.Satheesh Kumar – for R1 Additional Government Pleader Mr.E.V.N.Siva - for R2 to R4 Standing Counsel

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP(MD). No.25299 of 2025

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition is filed seeking for a Mandamus directing the respondents to regularize the petitioner from the date of appointment in the post of Lab Assistant as regular appointment and to absorb him with the 2nd respondent University with all attendant benefits including increments, contributory pension scheme, 7th pay commission implementation and arrears, etc., and by considering the petitioners representations dated 24.02.2025 and 21.03.2025 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

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Considering the fact that the representation of the petitioner is pending with the second respondent, there shall be a direction to the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP(MD). No.25299 of 2025

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