The Secretary And Correspondent v. The State Of Tamil Nadu
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 10.07.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR W.P.Nos.2567 of 2022 and W.M.P.No.2690 of 2022 and W.P.No.3367 of 2022 and W.M.P.No.3479 of 2022 The Secretary & Correspondent, Loyola College (Autonomous), Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034.
... Petitioner in both petitions
Versus
1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.
2.The Director of Collegiate Education, College Road, Chennai - 600 006.
3.The Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Chennai Region, Chennai - 600 015.
4.The University of Madras, Rep. by its Registrar, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
... Respondents in both petitions PRAYER in W.P.No.2567 of 2022: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue appropriate Writ, Order or Direction in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents Page No.1 of 4
herein to approve forthwith the appointment of 4 teaching staff (3 Assistant Professors + 1 Librarian) (name list annexed) in the petitioner college and disburse the grant-in-aid towards their salary and allowances with effect from the original dates of their respective appointments. PRAYER in W.P.No.3367 of 2022: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue appropriate Writ, Order or Direction in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents herein to approve forthwith the appointment of 15 Assistant Professors (name list annexed) in the petitioner college and disburse the grant-in-aid towards their salary and allowances with effect from the original dates of their respective appointments.
For Petitioner in both Writ Petitions : Ms.Abisha Isaac for M/s.Isacc Chambers For R1 to R3 in both Writ Petitions : Mr.M.Alagu Gowtham, Government Advocate For R4 in both Writ Petitions : Mrs.V.Sudha, Standing Counsel ***** COMMON ORDER These Writ Petitions have been filed to direct the 2nd and 3rd respondents herein to approve forthwith the appointment of 4 teaching staff (3 Assistant Professors and 1 Librarian) and 15 Assistant Professors in the petitioner college and disburse the grant-in-aid towards their salary and allowances with effect from the original dates of their respective appointments.
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2.It the contention of the learned counsel for the petitioner that though the clarification sought by the respondents has been addressed, no order has been passed in approving the appointment. 3.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr.M.Alagu Gowtham, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 and Mrs.V.Sudha, learned Standing Counsel for the fourth respondent. 4.Since no order has been passed in approving the appointment, this Court cannot give positive direction to grant approval. The Authorities shall pass an order on its own merits within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5.With the above direction, these Writ Petitions are disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. 10.07.2023 Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order vv2 Page No.3 of 4
N.SATHISH KUMAR , J.
vv2 To 1.The Secretary, The State of Tamil Nadu, Department of Higher Education, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.
2.The Director of Collegiate Education, College Road, Chennai - 600 006.
3.The Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Chennai Region, Chennai - 600 015.
4.The Registrar, The University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
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