S.Manikandan v. The Director Of Technical Education

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY W.P.No.6276 of 2026 S.Manikhandan (M/47), S/o.Solaiyappan, Artisan Grade -II, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Govt. Engineering College, Salem-12.

... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Director of Technical Education Directorate of Technical Education, Sartharpatel Road, Guindy, Chennai-25.

2.The Registrar Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to post the petitioner as per the education qualification on par with the technical assistant in the 2nd respondent University and in light of the order in W.P. Nos 38357 of 2025 etc., and based upon the representation of the petitioner dated 14.09.2023. For Petitioner:

Mr.A.Mohamed Ismail For Respondents:

Mr.M.R.Gokul Krishnan, Additional Government Pleader, for R1 Page Nos.1/4

O R D E R

In view of the innocuous relief that is prayed for, during the course of the arguments to consider the representation dated 14.09.2023, the writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage.

2. Mr.M.R.Gokul Krishnan, Learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice on behalf of the 1st respondent.

3. The first respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 14.09.2023 within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of the web copy of the order and pass appropriate orders thereon in accordance with law. There shall be no order as to costs. 24-02-2026 bsm Page Nos.2/4

To 1.The Director Of Technical Education Directorate of Technical Education, Sartharpatel Road, Guindy, Chennai-25.

2.The Registrar Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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