Dr.B.Nandhakumar v. Governemnt of Tamil Nadu
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court common order 03-02-2026 in WP Nos. 2732, 2881, 2885, 2887, 2846 of 2026 (Article 226 mandamus). Keywords: Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) promotion arrears; upgradation of pay from Pay Level 10 to Level 11; aided/autonomous college faculty monetary benefits; representation dated 25.08.2025; direction to second respondent (Director of Collegiate Education) to consider representation on merits within six (6) weeks with opportunity of hearing to petitioners and interested parties; disposal without opinion on merits; no costs; Erode Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Erode; Government of Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department; Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Coimbatore Region.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioners' representation dated 25.08.2025 on merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within six (6) weeks from receipt of a copy of the order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioners and any other interested parties; no order as to costs.