Dr.K.Minraj, v. The Tamil Nadu Teacher

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.11.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE T.RAJA W.P.No.30635 of 2017 Dr.K.Minraj ..Petitioner -vsThe Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University rep.by its Registrar Gangaiamman Kovil Street, Karapakkam Chennai 600 097 ..Respondent Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issue of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the Notification of the respondent University in its Advt.No.TNTEU/R/Registrar Advt.2017/1702 dated 11.07.2017 and published on 14.07.2017, in so far it relates the post of Registrar in the Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University and also to quash the same and consequently direct the respondent University to consider the case of the petitioner for the post of Registrar, strictly in accordance with the University Grants Commission guidelines.

For Petitioner:: Mr.N.R.Chandran Senior Counsel for Mr.P.Premkumar For Respondent:: Mr.U.Venkatesan

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed challenging the impugned notification issued by the respondent-Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University in its advertisement No.TNTEU/R/Registrar Advt.2017/1702 dated 11.07.2017 and published on 14.07.2017 inviting applications from the eligible candidates for the post of Registrar on or before 16.8.2017, on the ground that the petitioner had acquired the Post Graduate Degree in M.A. (Cooperation) with first class in the year 1984, M.Phil (Cooperation) in 1985 and also Ph.D Degree in 2002. With these qualifications, he was appointed as Assistant Professor in Bishop Thorp College, Dharapuram and is presently working in D.B.Jain College, Thorapakkam, Chennai, which is affiliated to

University of Madras. It is also claimed that he was designated as Reader and subsequently posted as Associate Professor. While so, the Registrar in-charge of the Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University has invited applications for the post of Registrar mentioning that the application form, prescribed qualification, general instructions and other necessary details were available in the University website. As the short advertisement given by the University states that a candidate should have 20 years of experience as Assistant Professor, which is against the University Grants Commission norms stipulating that only 15 years of experience as Assistant Professor will qualify for the post of Registrar, after submitting his application, apprehending that his application would not be considered, has come to this Court. Mr.N.R.

Chandran, learned senior counsel for the petitioner also submitted that when the UGC norms have been complied with by the petitioner, the respondent-Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University cannot prescribe any higher qualification. Secondly, the learned senior counsel also submitted that the respondent has not initiated any selection process and they can always consider all the applications of the candidates on merit. Thirdly, the learned senior counsel submitted that since a limited prayer is sought for to consider the petitioner's application, no prejudice would be caused if a positive direction is issued to consider the application of the petitioner.

2. The learned standing counsel for the respondent University fairly submitted that the selection process till date has not yet commenced, therefore, they are ready to consider the petitioner's application.

3.Recording his statement, the writ petition is disposed of directing the respondent to consider the application of the petitioner also on merits and thereafter proceed in accordance with law. With this direction, the writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. Consequently, W.M.P.Nos.33539 to 33541 of 2017 are closed. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS IX) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar ss

To

1. The Registrar Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University Gangaiamman Kovil Street Karapakkam Chennai 600 097 +1 CC to Mr.V. Venkatesan, Advocate sr 84021. +1 CC to Mr.P. Premkumar, Advocate sr 84030.

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