T.Shanthi v. The Registrar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 02.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P.No. 7198 of 2026 & W.M.P.No. 7804 of 2026 T. Shanthi

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Registrar, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2.The Registrar, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram-608 002.

3. Professor & Head, Department of Sociology Wing, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram-608 002.

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4. S. Thanikasalam

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Section 226 of the Constitution of India for issue of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's counsel legal notice dated 19.12.2025 and the 2nd respondent to withhold of the retirement and terminal benefits payable to respondent No.4. For Petitioner :

Mr. T.Elumalai For Respondent 1:

Mr. D.Ravichander Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this writ petition. He has also made an endorsement to this effect.

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2. Recording the submission and the endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs.

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To 1.The Registrar, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2.The Registrar, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram-608 002.

3. Professor & Head, Department of Sociology Wing, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram-608 002.

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