D.J.S.Anand Karunakaran Vs The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary

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WP(MD)No.2737 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 12.02.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI

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WP(MD)Nos. 31093 to 31095 of 2025

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D.J.S.Anand Karunakaran Associate Professor of Physics Bishop Heber College (Autonomous) Tiruchirapalli - 620 017 (Amended vide court order dated 28.01.2026 in WMP(MD)No.25830/25 in WP(MD)No. 31093 of 2025 by BPJ)

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... Petitioner in WP(MD)No. 31094 of 2025

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S.Sophia

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Associate Professor in Computer Science Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli - 620 017 (Amended vide court order dated 28.01.2026 in WMP(MD)No.25832/25 in WP(MD)No. 31094 of 2025 by BPJ)

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... Petitioner in

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WP(MD)No. 31094 of 2025

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H.Esther Rani Associate Professor in Economics, Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli - 620 017

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(Amended vide court order dated 28.01.2026 in WMP(MD)No.25756/25 in WP(MD)No. 31095 of 2025 by BPJ)

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... Petitioner in WP(MD)No. 31095 of 2025

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Vs

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

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WP(MD)No.2737 of 2026

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The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Higher Education Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

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The Director of Collegiate Education DPI Complex,College Road Chennai - 600 006.

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The Joint Director of Collegiate Education Tiruchirapalli region, Tiruchirapalli - 620 017.

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The Secretary, Bishop Heber College, Teppakulam, Tiruchirapalli District - 620 002.

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...Respondent in all WPs

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Prayer: Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a writ of mandamus directing the 3^rd respondent Joint Director to disburse the salary and arrears of salary admissible to the petitioner in the post of Assistant Professor (Level 12) w.e.f. 01.08.2018 and Associate Professor (Level 13A) w.e.f. 07.09.2020 and 06.09.2020 in the 4^th respondent college with all attendant consequential benefits, within a reasonable time.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Ragatheesh Kumar

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For Respondents : Mr.M.Sarangan, Additional Government Pleader

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in all WPs

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WP(MD)No.2737 of 2026

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COMMON ORDER

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The petitioners are working as Associate Professors in the 4^th respondent college. They claim that they are eligible for career advancement scheme and also the benefits under the scheme. The same has been approved by the Joint Director / 3^rd respondent for two levels. However, the monetary benefits are not yet provided Therefore, the petitioners have filed these writ petitions seeking a mandamus to respondents to provide the monetary benefits.

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2.When these writ petitions are taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents on written instructions submits that the petitioners are entitled for career advance scheme and it has also been recommended by the Joint Director to the 1^st respondent / Government on 14.11.2023 and the Government is yet to pass orders.

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3.This court has considered the rival submissions.

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WP(MD)No.2737 of 2026

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4.Since the 3^rd respondent had already made his recommendation in the year 2023 itself, the 1^st respondent shall consider the recommendation dated 14.11.2023 made by the 3^rd respondent and pass suitable orders as expeditiously as possible within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

12.02.2026

DSK

To

1.The Secretary, Department of Higher Education Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

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