Dr.v.Devendiran v. The Registrar

Madras HC29 Apr 2026WMP/5169/2026

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Anna University; constituent colleges; Assistant Professors; temporary appointment pending regular recruitment; clarification of common order dated 19.11.2025 in W.P.No.32478 of 2024 batch; prayer to absorb petitioners as regular Assistant Professors relying on W.A.898 of 2021 (Division Bench) and S.L.P.No.17339 – 17343 of 2025 (Supreme Court); paragraph 49 directions of W.P.(MD)No.24819 of 2018; monthly gross salary; Writ Miscellaneous Petition under Article 226 of Constitution of India; dismissed by G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, J. on 29-04-2026; no relief granted; no monetary quantum.

What did the court decide?

None. The prayer to clarify the order dated 19.11.2025 and to absorb the petitioners as regular Assistant Professors was rejected; the Writ Miscellaneous Petition was dismissed. ¶¶230

Dr.v.Devendiran Vs The Registrar — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.M.P.No.5169 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATE: 29-04-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN

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W.M.P.No. 5169 of 202 6

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W.P.Nos.32478, 32481, 32485 of 2024, 31881, 31897, 31943, 32076, 32200, 32206, 32212, 33217, 32268, 32707, 33161, 33187, 35536, 35642, 36735, 33192, 33269, 33474, 34336, 34540, 34560, 34576, 34782, 35380, 37717, 38112, 42644, 42735 & 42866 of 2025

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Dr.V.Devendiran S/o. VinayagamJayaraman, 291,Udaiyar Street, Melmanavur, Vellore 632 010.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 32478 of 2024

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M. Sathish Kumar, S/o Mohan G, 39, New Street Extension, Senguttai, Katpadi, Vellore 632007.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 32481 of 2024

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T.S.Nagarajan, S/o. T.N. Subramaniam, LIG-204, Second Floor, 11th Cross Street, Nolambur Phase-II, MugappairWest,Chennai 600037.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 32485 of 2024

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C. Venkatnarayanan, S/o.Chinnaraj, 3/9, Ashraf Street, Thirukamu Nagar, Villupuram 605602.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 31881 of 2025

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I.B Pradeep Khanth, S/o. M. Balasubramaniyam, 68, Alangayam Cross Road, Perumalpet, Vaniyambadi, Tirpattur 635751.

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K.Karthikeyan, S/o K Kunasekaran, 3/349 MariammanKovil Street Veeramadai Village, Arcadu Post, KandachipuramTaluk, Villupuram 605755.

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R Anandan, S/o V M Rajagopal, No.16B, Vellakulam Street, Kanchipuram 632501.

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1. S Arun Kumar, S/o. M Sankar No. 462/1 School Street, Irumbedu,Arni - 632317, Tiruvannamalai.

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Petitioners in W.P.No. 31897 of 2025

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A. Sakthidasan, S/o. C. N. Arulprakasam, 3/740, Main Road, Solatharam and Post - 608701, Cuddalore District.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 31943 of 2025

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W.M.P.No.5169 of 2026

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10.Dr. P. Paramadhyalan, S/o Pandurangan, No. 397, AngalammanKoil Street, S. Andipalayam, Vathanur Post, VikravandiTaluk Villupuram District – 605501.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 32076 of 2025

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11.Dr.S.T.Jayasuthahar, S/o.K.Thangasamy, No.3/65A, South Street, Pulivalam - 610109, Thiruvarur District.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 32200 of 2025

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12.Dr.S.Dhasarathan, S/o. M.Selvarajan, 2-102, Main Road, Pavithiramanickam - 610104, ThiruvarurTaluk and District.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 32206 of 2025

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13.Saranya.J. D/o.Jayaraman, 83B, West Street, Keezhasalai 609109, Annankoil Post, SirkazhiTaluk, Mayiladuthurai District.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 32212 of 2025

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14.Dr.Rajkumar.S.C, S/o.Chelladurai, 3/902-B, M.P Nagar, Vilacherry, Madurai-625006.

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15.G.Jeya Pandi,

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S/o. Ganesan, Muniyandipuram 2nd Street, Pasumalai Post, Madurai-625004.

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16..R.Poopathi, S/o.Ramasamy, KollanthottamKariyampatti(post), Ottanchathiram(TK) Dindigul- 624616.

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17.R.MuthuSundaraSrinivasan, S/o.Ramamoorthi, No.170, Nethaji 7th Cross Street, Jaihindhpuram, Madurai 625011.

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18.Dr.M.Sooriyanarayanan, S/o.T.Mani 3/111 A, LKT Nagar 5th Street, Madurai-625201.

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19.KR.Karthick,

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S/o.Karuppiaya, 52, Opposite to Railway Station, Sivagangai District.

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20.K. Madhan, S/o.Krishnamurthy, 2/131 Assari Street, Bommanappadi, Perambalur 621104.

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Petitioners in W.P.No. 33217 of 2025

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21.Dr.N.K. Sakthivel, S/o N. Kaliyamoorthy, 825D Vallalar Nagar, PethunayakkanKuppam Post, Kurinjipadi, Cuddalore 607 302.

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22.S. Chandra Sekar, S/o. S.P. Sachidanandan, 14, KodiKurukku Street, Thiruvathipuram,Cheyyar, Thiruvannamalai 604 407.

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23.Dr.K. Sivasakthivel, S/o R. Kuppusamy, 29, Vadamathathi Street, Thiruvannamalai 606 601.

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24.V. Perumal Raja, S/o P. Veerappan, 22, MariammanKovil Street, Vellanthottam, Thilaspet, Puducherry 605 009.

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Petitioners in W.P.No. 32268 of 2025

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25.Dr.M.Padma, W/o.R.Bharathidasan, No.69/113, Periyar Nagar II Street, Thiruvanaikovil - 620005, Tiruchirappalli District.

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26.Dr.D.Elizabeth, D/o. S.M.Dhanasamy, No.73, 3rd Cross Fancy Nagar, Ponmalaipatti Tiruchirappalli -620004,

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27.Dr.A.Krishnaveni, W/o. Dr.P.Senthilkumar, Plot No.4, Vignesh Nagar, III Street, Katur - 620019, Tiruchirappalli District.

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28.Mr.JB.Shriram, S/o. JayaramuluBalakrishnan,

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Plot No.44, ThangaiahPalander Nagar, Mathur Post, Pudukkottai District 622 515

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29.Dr.Susila.S.G., W/o. Saravanakumar, No.B2, Srijayaiswaryam Apartment, SreeRaghavendra Garden, Nochiyam, MannachanallurTaluk, Trichy 621 216.

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Petitioners in W.P.No. 32707 of 2025

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30.Dr.S.Arokiasamy, S/o.Savarimuthu, No. 1143, NorthStreet, Sathipattu Post, Panruti (TK) Cuddalore 607 106.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 33161 of 2025

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31.E.Elakkiyachelvan, S/o. V.Elangovan, 3/327-P, Bharathidasan Nagar, Vilamal,Thiruvarur 610004.

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32.S.Ramprakash, S/o. R.Singaravel, 293, Main Road, Keelaperumalai, Thiruthuraipoondi, Thiruvarur District - 614703

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33.B.Rajeshkanna, S/o. P.Balakrishnan, 3/690, Anaiyanthoppu, Kameswaram, Thiruppoondi (East), Nagapattinam District 611110.

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34.Dr.S.Ve.Vijayabaabu, S/o. S.Venugopal, C-84, Koodaimudaivor Colony, Cooks Road, Velipalayam, Nagapattinam 611001.

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35.Dr.G.VimalArokiaraj, S/o. W.George Gabriel, 22, Sivan East Street, Velankanni, Nagapattinam 611111.

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Petitioners in W.P.No. 33187 of 2025

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36.D.Dinesh, S/o. V.Desigan, No.17 G, SPR Mansion, Kannappanayanar Street, Villupuram 605602.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 35536 of 2025

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37.M.AlagarRasu, S/o.G.Marimuthu, No.18, Annamalai Nagar Extension, Indira Nagar, Kancheepuram 631552.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 35642 of 2025

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38.D.Balaji, S/o. Dhakshinamoorthy, No.30, Girivala Path Main Road, Near Sai Baba Temple, Kosalai, AdiAnnamalai, Tiruvannamalai District 606 604.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 36735 of 2025

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39.M.Renganathan, S/o.Mathisekaran, No.562/B/1, ChidambaraNagar 5th Street,

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Mathur, Pudukkottai 622 515.

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40.E.Selvan, S/o. Elumalai, No.56, Erikarai Street, Sithani Post, DindivanamTaluk, Villupuram 605 652.

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41.D.Sathishkumar, S/o.Durairaj, No.1/28, A.D. Street, Palacode - 636808, Dharmapuri District.

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42.V.Selvabharathi, D/o.Veerappan, No.1400, Kamban Nagar, Rajagopalapuram 622003, Pudukkottai District.

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43.T.Santhoshkumar, S/o.Thangaraju, No.7/157, V.Mettupalayam, Chinappampatti Post, Salem District 636306.

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44.R.Jeevakkumar, S/o.Rangarajan, No.4/169, Pachudaiyanpatti, PachudaiyanpattiPudur Post, SenthamangalamTaluk, Namakkal District 637409.

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Petitioners in W.P.No. 33192 of 2025

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45.Dr. S.JanardhanaPrabhu, S/o.R.Sengai, 7A/2, 6th Cross Street, Thiruvalluvarnagar, Palanganatham Madurai 625003.

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46.Dr.M.Ancheeswari,

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D/o.K.Manoharan, Anirudh JF4, Agrini Apartment, Andalpuram, Madurai 625003

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47.Dr.B.AnandhiMeena, D/o. N.Prabahar, 133-B, PandiKovil 1st Main, Sammattipuram Main Road, Madurai -625016.

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Petitioners in W.P.No. 33269 of 2025

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48.S.MeenaPriya, W/o, S.Srinivasan, No.12/27, Govindaraj Street, Kosapalayam, Arni- 632 301, Tiruvannamalai District.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 33474 of 2025

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49.A.P.Narmadha, W/o. K.P.Rajaprabhu, No. 417, Agahraharam East Street, Nadukkaveri, Thanjavur 613 101.

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50.G.Revathi, D/o. Gunasekaran, No. 118, 2ndCross East, GnanamM.Koil Post, Thanjavur 613501.

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51.R.Akhil, S/o. Ravinderan, No. 11, Subramaniampuram 1st Street, Medical College 1st gate, Thanjavur 613 004.

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52.K.Padmaja, D/o. Kamaraj, No. 170 Sathara Street, Srirangham,

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Tiruchirapalli 620006.

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53.G.Santhoshkumar, S/o. Ganeshan, No. 117, Lakshmi Nagar, Pudukkottai 622 003.

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54.M.Arundesai, S/o. Murugesan, No. 2/71, Pukkulam, Eakkakudi Post, Ramanathapuram 623533.

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55.K. Rajesh, S/o. V. Kathavarayan, No. 48, MariyammanKoil Street, Vinayagapuram, Chellacherri Post, Cuddalore 605106.

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56.N.ShanmugaPriya, W/o. Achuthan, No. 3, ShanmugaNathapuram 5th Street, Arupukottai Virudhunagar 626101.

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57.K. Saranya, W/o. Saravanan, No. 2/20, South Street, Pattur, Pothiramangalam Post, TittagudiTaulk, Cuddalore District 606 111.

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58.M.Muthupriya, W/o Mathialagan, No. 81, South Street, Pallathupatty Post, Pudukkottai 622502.

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Petitioners in W.P.No. 34336 of 2025

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59.Dr. Arivazhagi, W/o.Thavachelvan,

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No. 2/4, Middle Street, VanathiraiyanPattinam, UdayarpalayamTaluk, Ariyalur District -621804.

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60.K. Vasantha

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W/o. George Henry Newcastle, No. 3/2, PillaiyarKoil Street, Pullambadi, Tiruchy 621711.

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61.Dr. S. Raja RajaCholan,

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S/o.Selvam, No. 1350/1, West Street, Koovathur Post, AndimadamTaluk, Ariyalur District 621803.

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62.A. Senthilkumar, S/o.Arumugam, No.3/27, NewNo. 3/19, North Street, Nallarikkai Post, KunnamTaluk, Perambalur, District 621716.

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Petitioners in W.P.No. 34540 of 2025

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63.Dr. N. Kannan,

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Son of C. Narayanasamy, No. 9 Marri Amman Kovil Street, Vathistapuram, TittagudiTaluk Post Cuddalore District -606106.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 34560 of 2025

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64.Dr.G.Mohan,

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S/o G.Govindadsamy, No. 767, MariyammanKovil Street, Agaram, Kullanchavadi, Cuddalore 607 301

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 34576 of 2025

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65.Dr. P. Akila, W/o S.Rajasekaran

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No. 65/16, Mambazhapattu Road, Villupuram 605602.

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66.Dr. S. Manikandan, S/o. Sundaraj, No. 12, Corner House, PappanSandu, Oulgaret, Moolakulam, Puducherry 605010.

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67.Dr. N. Ravichandiran, S/o Nattan, No. 112, Anna Road, Block 19, Neyveli Township, Cuddalore District 607803.

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Petitioners in W.P.No. 34782 of 2025

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68.E.Vijayalakshmi, D/o. M.Elumalai, No.216, Vellore Main Road, PudhuMallavadi Village, Tiruvannamalai District 606805.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 35380 of 2025

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69.Dr. K. Poongodi, W/o M.Sivakumar, No.12K,Madam Street, Kanchipuram 631 501.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 37717 of 2025

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70.Dr. D. Asir Antony Gnana Singh, S/o. Danasingh No. 4/276 A, 6th Cross, Ayyanar Nagar, MIET, Gundur, Tiruchirappalli - 627007

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71.K. SaravanaKumar, S/o. Kaliappan, No. 4-6-16/C2, Jawahar Street, Peraiyur Madurai - 625703

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72.T. JaisonVimalraj, S/o. Tharcis No. 12/E, Teachers Colony Lalgudi,Tiruchirapalli 621601.

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73.R. Shamini, D/o. Ramamoorthy, No. 549, MIG Kurunji Street, New Housing Unit, Tanjavur - 613005

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74.M. Revathi, D/o. Mathivanan, No. 52, Murugavel Nagar 2NC Cross, KK Nagar, Tiruchirapalli- 620021.

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Petitioners in W.P.No. 38112 of 2025

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75.P.Sathya, D/o.Palayan, No.98, Vadikkadu Street, Anaikkadu 614602, Thanjavur District.

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76.Dr.R.Manikandan,

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S/o.Ramamurthy, No.72, West Street, Kilpappampadi - 604001, Thiruvampattu Post, GingeeTaluk, Villupuram District.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 42735 of 2025

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77.V.Prakash, S/o. Venkatesan, No. 27 A, Nachamalai Post Village, JamunamarathurTaluk, PalamarathurPanchayat,

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Tiruvanamalai-635703.

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Petitioner in W.P.No. 42866 of 2025

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The Registrar, Anna University Sardar Patel Road, Chennai 600 025.

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1^st Respondent in W.P.Nos. 32478, 32481, 32485 of 2024, 31881, 31897, 31943, 32076, 32200, 32206, 32212, 33217, 32268, 33161, 33187, 35536, 35642, 33192, 33474, 34336, 34540, 34576, 35380, 37717, 38112, 42735 of 2025. 2^nd Respondent in W.P.Nos.32707,

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36735, 33269, 34560, 34782, 42644, 42866 of 2025.

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The Secretary, Higher Education Department, State of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai -600 009.

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1^st Respondent in W.P.Nos. 32707, 36735, 33269, 34560, 34782, 42644, 42866 of 2025

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and 3^rd Respondent in W.P.No.35642 of 2025.

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The Dean, University College of Engineering, Kancheepuram, Anna University Constituent College, Chennai-Bangalore Highway, Ponnerikkarai, Karaipettai Village and Post, Kanchipuram- 631552.

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2^nd Respondent in W.P.Nos.32478, 32481, 32485 of 2024

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The Dean, University College of Engineering, Arni, Tiruvannamalai District.

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2^nd Respondent in W.P.Nos.31881,33474,

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32076, 31943, 32268, 35380 of 2025 and 3^rd Respondent in W.P.No. 36735 of 2025

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The Dean, University College of Engineering Arni, Thatchur 632326.

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2^nd Respondent in W.P.No.31897 of 2025.

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The Dean, University College of Engineering, ThirukkuvalaiCampus, Nagapattinam 610204.

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2^nd Respondent in W.Ps.Nos. 32200, 32206, 33187, 32212 and 33192 of 2025.

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The Dean, Anna University Regional Campus Madurai Madurai 625019.

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2^nd Respondent in W.Ps.Nos. 33217 of 2025 and 3^rd Respondent in W.P.No. 33269 of 2025.

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The Dean, University College of Engineering, Tindivanam, Villupuram District.

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3^rd Respondent in W.P.No. 32268 of 2025.

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The Dean, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli -620024.

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2^nd Respondent in W.Ps.Nos. 38112, 34336 of 2025 and 3^rd Respondent in W.P.No.32707 of 2025.

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10.The Dean, University College of Engineering, Panruti.Cuddalore 607 106.

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2^nd Respondent in W.P.No.33161 of 2025.

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11.The Dean,

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University College of Engineering, Anna University Constituent College, Kancheepuram, Kancheepuram 631552.

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2^nd Respondent in W.Ps.Nos. 35642, 35536, 37717 of 2025.

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12.The Dean,

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Constituent College of Engineering, Anna University, Ariyalur.

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2^nd Respondent In W.P.No. 34540 of 2025

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13.The Dean,

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University College of Engineering, Ariyalur, Ariyalur District.

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3^rd Respondent in W.P.No. 34560 of 2025.

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14.The Dean,

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University College of EngineeringVillupuram, Villupuram-605103.

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2^nd Respondent in W.P.No. 34576 of 2025 and 3^rd Respondent in W.P.No. 34782 of 2025.

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15.The Dean, University College of Engineering, Tindivanam, Melpakkam, Tindivanam, Villupuram District

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2^nd Respondent in W.P.No. 42735 of 2025 and 3^rd Respondent in W.P.Nos. 42866, 42644 of 2025

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PRAYER: Writ Miscellaneous Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to clarify the order dated 19.11.2025 in W.P.No.32478 of 2024 (batch) and direct the respondents to absorb the

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petitioners as regular Assistant Professors as per the direction of the Hon’ble Division Bench in W.A.898 of 2021 and Hon’ble Supreme Court in S.L.P.No.17339 – 17343 of 2025.

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For Petitioners : Ms.D.Geetha For Respondents : Mr. Calvin Jones For M/s. Ajmal Associates for R1 Mr. Vadivelu Deenadayalan Additional Government Pleader for R2

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ORDER

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This petition has been filed to clarify the Common order dated 19.11.2025, passed by this Court in W.P.No.32478 of 2016 Batch etc., thereby directed the Registrar, Anna University to engage the petitioners as Assistant Professors and treat them as temporary Assistant Professors with effect from the date on which their services expired in their respective posts until the regular recruitment is completed and vacant posts are filled up.

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2 . Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

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3 . On perusal of the records, it is revealed that this Court by an order dated 19.11.2025 directed the Registrar, Anna University to engage the petitioners as Assistant Professors and treat them as temporary Assistant

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Professors with effect from the date on which their services expired in their respective posts until the regular recruitment is completed and vacant posts are filled up. Further directed that at the time of filling up all the respective posts on a regular basis, the directions issued in the batch of Writ Petition in W.P.(MD)No.24819 of 2018 in paragraph No.49 shall be followed scrupulously. The respondents are also directed to pay monthly gross salary to the petitioner from the date of their service as Assistant Professor.

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4 . Now the petitioners filed this present petition to clarify the

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above order and to direct the respondents to absorb the petitioners as regular Assistant Professors as per the direction of the Hon’ble Division Bench in W.A.898 of 2021 and Hon’ble Supreme Court in S.L.P.No.17339 – 17343 of 2025. This Court finds no ground to clarify the above order and this petition is liable to be dismissed.

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5 . Accordingly, the Writ Miscellaneous Petition stands dismissed.

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Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation : Yes/No rts

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The Registrar, Anna University Sardar Patel Road, Chennai 600 025. 2. The Secretary, Higher Education Department, State of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai -600 009. 3. The Dean, University College of Engineering, Kancheepuram, Anna University Constituent College, Chennai-Bangalore Highway, Ponnerikkarai, Karaipettai Village and Post, Kanchipuram- 631552 4. The Dean, University College of Engineering, Arni, Tiruvannamalai District. 5. The Dean, University College of EngineeringArni Thatchur 632326. 6. The Dean, University College of Engineering, ThirukkuvalaiCampus, Nagapattinam 610204. 7. The Dean, Anna University Regional Campus Madurai Madurai 625019. 8. The Dean, University College of Engineering, Tindivanam, Villupuram District.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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The Dean, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli -620024. 10.The Dean, University College of Engineering, Panruti.Cuddalore 607 106.

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11.The Dean, University College of Engineering, Anna University Constituent College, Kancheepuram, Kancheepuram 631552.

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12.The Dean, Constituent College of Engineering, Anna University, Ariyalur.

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13.The Dean, University College of Engineering, Ariyalur, Ariyalur District.

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14.The Dean, University College of EngineeringVillupuram, Villupuram-605103.

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The Dean, University College of Engineering,Tindivanam, Melpakkam, Tindivanam, Villupuram District.

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W.M.P.No. 5169 of 2026

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in W.P.Nos.32478, 32481, 32485 of 2024, 31881, 31897, 31943, 32076, 32200, 32206, 32212, 33217, 32268, 32707, 33161, 33187, 35536, 35642, 36735, 33192, 33269, 33474, 34336, 34540, 34560, 34576, 34782, 35380, 37717, 38112, 42644, 42735 & 42866 of 2025

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29.04.2026

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Parties & counsel

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petitioner
Dr.V.Devendiran¶¶9
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
M. Sathish Kumar¶¶11
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
T.S.Nagarajan¶¶13
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
C. Venkatnarayanan¶¶18
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
I.B Pradeep Khanth¶¶20
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
K.Karthikeyan¶¶21
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
R Anandan¶¶22
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
S Arun Kumar¶¶23
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
A. Sakthidasan¶¶25
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr. P. Paramadhyalan¶¶30
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr.S.T.Jayasuthahar¶¶32
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr.S.Dhasarathan¶¶34
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Saranya.J.¶¶36
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr.Rajkumar.S.C¶¶38
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
G.Jeya Pandi¶¶42
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
R.Poopathi¶¶44
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
R.MuthuSundaraSrinivasan¶¶45
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr.M.Sooriyanarayanan¶¶46
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
KR.Karthick¶¶47
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
K. Madhan¶¶49
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr.N.K. Sakthivel¶¶51
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
S. Chandra Sekar¶¶55
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr.K. Sivasakthivel¶¶56
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
V. Perumal Raja¶¶57
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr.M.Padma¶¶59
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr.D.Elizabeth¶¶60
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr.A.Krishnaveni¶¶61
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Mr.JB.Shriram¶¶62
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr.Susila.S.G.¶¶67
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr.S.Arokiasamy¶¶69
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
E.Elakkiyachelvan¶¶71
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
S.Ramprakash¶¶72
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
B.Rajeshkanna¶¶73
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr.S.Ve.Vijayabaabu¶¶77
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr.G.VimalArokiaraj¶¶78
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
D.Dinesh¶¶80
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
M.AlagarRasu¶¶82
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
D.Balaji¶¶84
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
M.Renganathan¶¶86
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
E.Selvan¶¶91
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
D.Sathishkumar¶¶92
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
V.Selvabharathi¶¶93
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
T.Santhoshkumar¶¶94
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
R.Jeevakkumar¶¶95
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr. S.JanardhanaPrabhu¶¶97
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr.M.Ancheeswari¶¶98
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr.B.AnandhiMeena¶¶103
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
S.MeenaPriya¶¶105
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
A.P.Narmadha¶¶107
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
G.Revathi¶¶108
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
R.Akhil¶¶109
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
K.Padmaja¶¶110
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
G.Santhoshkumar¶¶115
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
M.Arundesai¶¶116
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
K. Rajesh¶¶117
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
N.ShanmugaPriya¶¶118
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
K. Saranya¶¶119
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
M.Muthupriya¶¶120
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr. Arivazhagi¶¶122
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
K. Vasantha¶¶127
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr. S. Raja RajaCholan¶¶129
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
A. Senthilkumar¶¶131
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr. N. Kannan¶¶133
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr.G.Mohan¶¶136
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr. P. Akila¶¶139
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr. S. Manikandan¶¶144
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr. N. Ravichandiran¶¶145
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
E.Vijayalakshmi¶¶147
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr. K. Poongodi¶¶149
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr. D. Asir Antony Gnana Singh¶¶151
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
K. SaravanaKumar¶¶152
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
T. JaisonVimalraj¶¶156
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
R. Shamini¶¶157
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
M. Revathi¶¶158
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
P.Sathya¶¶160
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
Dr.R.Manikandan¶¶161
Ms.D.Geetha
petitioner
V.Prakash¶¶164
Ms.D.Geetha
respondent
The Registrar, Anna University¶¶171
Mr. Calvin Jones
respondent
The Secretary, Higher Education Department, State of Tamil Nadu¶¶174
Mr. Vadivelu Deenadayalan
respondent
The Dean, University College of Engineering, Kancheepuram¶¶177
respondent
The Dean, University College of Engineering, Arni, Tiruvannamalai District¶¶179
respondent
The Dean, University College of Engineering Arni, Thatchur¶¶185
respondent
The Dean, University College of Engineering, Thirukkuvalai Campus, Nagapattinam¶¶187
respondent
The Dean, Anna University Regional Campus, Madurai¶¶189
respondent
The Dean, University College of Engineering, Tindivanam, Villupuram District¶¶191
respondent
The Dean, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli¶¶193
respondent
The Dean, University College of Engineering, Panruti, Cuddalore¶¶195
respondent
The Dean, University College of Engineering, Anna University Constituent College, Kancheepuram¶¶201
respondent
The Dean, Constituent College of Engineering, Anna University, Ariyalur¶¶204
respondent
The Dean, University College of Engineering, Ariyalur, Ariyalur District¶¶207
respondent
The Dean, University College of Engineering, Villupuram¶¶210
respondent
The Dean, University College of Engineering, Tindivanam, Melpakkam, Tindivanam, Villupuram District¶¶212

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Dr.v.Devendiran v. The Registrar

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