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Arulmozhi K v. The Member Secretary

Writ of Mandamus – Consideration of representation

Madras HC2 Apr 2026WP(MD)/9028/2026

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W.P(MD)No.9028 of 2026; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; S.Srimathy J.; decided 02.04.2026; writ of mandamus under Article 226; consideration of representation dated 22.02.2026; settlement of dues; experience certificate; former employee of Sowdambika Engineering College; Registrar Anna University; AICTE Gazette Notification F.No.1-103/AICTE/PGRC/Regulations/2021 dated 22.03.2021; direction to consider representation within two weeks; disposed of, no costs.

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Direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.02.2026 within two weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of with no order as to costs. ¶34

Arulmozhi K Vs The Member Secretary — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P(MD)No.9028 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 02.04.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

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W.P(MD)No.9028 of 2026

Dr.K.Arulmozhi

... Petitioner

The Member Secretary, All India Council For Technical Education, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasantkunj, New Delhi - 111 070.

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The Registrar, Anna University, Guindy, Chennai - 600 025.

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The Commissioner, Directorate of Technical Education, Guindy, Chennai - 600 025.

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The Secretary, Sowdambika Engineering College, Chettikurichi Post, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.

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The Principal, Sowdambika Engineering College, Chettikurichi Post, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.

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... Respondents

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

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W.P(MD)No.9028 of 2026

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.02.2026 and direct the respondents 4 and 5 to act upon in the light of the Gazette Notification issued by the first respondent in F.No.1-103/AICTE/PGRC/Regulations/2021, dated 22.03.2021 and to address the grievance of the petitioner within the stipulated time fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Satheesh Kumar For R-2 : M/s.H.Jasima Yasmin for M/S.AJmal Associates For R-3 : Mr.N.Satheesh Kumar Additional Government Pleader

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ORDER

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The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.02.2026 and direct the respondents 4 and 5 to act upon in

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the light of the Gazette Notification issued by the first respondent in F.No. 1-103/AICTE/PGRC/Regulations/2021, dated 22.03.2021 and to address the grievance of the petitioner within the stipulated time fixed by this Court.

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2. The petitioner was working in the college of respondents 4 and 5 for more than 10 years. Due to various reasons, the petitioner was forced to submit a resignation letter. The petitioner has now submitted a representation seeking

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

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W.P(MD)No.9028 of 2026

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settlement of dues and issuance of an experience certificate. Since the same was

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not considered, the petitioner submitted a representation to the second respondent

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dated 22.02.2026. The second respondent has not considered the same.

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3. The contention of the petitioner is that, due to the non-consideration of

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the petitioner's request, the petitioner's future employment is being affected. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

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4. In view of the above, the second respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.02.2026, within a period two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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02.04.2026

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes

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jbr

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NOTE: Issue order copy on 10.04.2026

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