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Madras High CourtWP/4695/2026disposed of with direction

Dr. S.Suresh Babu v. Anna University

2026-02-12Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani6 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Dr. S.Suresh Babu ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Anna University Rep. by its Registrar, Guindy, Chennai - 600 025.

2. The Grievance Redressal Committee, Anna University, Rep. by its Convenor, Guindy, Chennai - 600 025.

3. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Rep. by its Chairman, Public Grievance Redressal Cell (PGRC) , Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110 070.

4. The Director, Directorate of Technical Education, No. 53 Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai 600 025.

5. Adhiyamaan Education and Research Institutions, Rep. by its Chairperson, Dr. M.G.R. Nagar, Hosur - 635 130.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to enquire in to petitioner grievance regarding non-payment of AICTE prescribed pay by the 5th respondent raised vide petitioner letter dated 11.07.2025 in accordance with the Rules and Regulations laid down by the 1st and 4th respondent within a time frame.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.N.Jayakumar For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Venkatesh for M/s.Ajmal Associates for R1 & R2 Mr.M.R.Gokul Krishnan Additional Government Pleader for R4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, direct directing the respondents 1 to 4 to enquire in to petitioner grievance regarding non-payment of AICTE prescribed pay by the 5th respondent raised vide petitioner letter dated 11.07.2025 in accordance with the Rules and Regulations laid down by the 1st and 4th respondent within a time frame.

2. With the consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is a Senior Professor holding Doctorate in Civil Engineering and he was appointed as a Professor and latter promoted in the year 2013 as Dean (Research and Development) as an additional charge, while continuing his academic and administrative duties as a Professor, the petitioner tendered his resignation on 06.09.2025 and relieved from service on 06.11.2025. It is the grievance of the petitioner that during his tenure from May 2007 to 06.11.2025, the petitioner worked in various capacities but, the pay scale and allowances paid to the petitioner was much lower than the pay scale prescribed by the AICTE regulations thereby, the petitioner made a representation on 07.11.2025. Since no order was passed, the petitioner is before this Court.

4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that this Court issue a direction to the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 07.11.2025 and pass appropriate orders on the same within a specified time.

5. The learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents would submit that the respondents will consider the petitioner's representation and pass appropriate orders within a specified time.

6. In view of the above, there will be a direction to the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.11.2025 and pass appropriate orders on the same, in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7. This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 12-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN

To

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

2. The Convenor, Grievance Redressal Committee, Anna University, Guindy, Chennai - 600 025.

3. The Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Public Grievance Redressal Cell (PGRC) , Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110 070.

4. The Director, Directorate of Technical Education, No. 53 Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai 600 025.

5. The Chairperson, Adhiyamaan Education and Research Institutions, Dr. M.G.R. Nagar, Hosur - 635 130.

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

KKN 12-02-2026