S.Sivaraj Murugan v. The Registrar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 09.03.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.D. AUDIKESAVALU Dr. S.Sivaraj Murugan ... Petitioner -vsThe Registrar Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram Cuddalore District - 608 002.

... Respondent Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 15.03.2021 with regard to the pending Re-Fixation date of AGP Movement from Rs.7000/- to Rs.8000/- and Rs.8000/- to Rs.9000/- according to AICTE CAS Regulations instead of UGC CAS of the Respondents University within a stipulated time fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr. M.Velmurugan For Respondent :

Mr. Sivasubramaniam Standing Counsel 1/5

O R D E R

Heard Mr. M.Velmurugan, Learned Counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. Sivasubramaniam, Learned Standing Counsel, who takes notice for the Respondent, and perused the materials placed on record, apart from the pleadings of the parties.

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The grievance ventilated by the Petitioner is that the he had made a representation dated 15.03.2021 to the Respondent to re-fix the date of academic grade pay according to All India Council for Technical Education Career Advancement Scheme Regulations instead of University Grants Commission Career Advancement Scheme Regulations, but as it did not evoke any response, he has filed this Writ Petition. 3.

Having regard to the limited nature of relief sought, this Court without expressing any view on the correctness or entitlement of the claim made by the Petitioner, passes the following order:- (i) the concerned authority shall immediately examine the representation dated 15.03.2021 made by the Petitioner including ascertaining as to whether the Petitioner would be entitled for the relief claimed; 2/5

(ii) if it is found that any other details or supporting documents is necessary, the deficiencies in that regard shall be informed in writing to the Petitioner requiring the same to be furnished within a time frame of not less than 15 days for the same;

(iii) in the event of not being satisfied with the requirements even thereafter, an enquiry shall be conducted affording full opportunity of personal hearing to the Petitioner and all other persons concerned to explain their position in that regard;

(iv) a reasoned order shall be passed dealing with each of the contentions raised on merits and in accordance with law and the decision taken communicated by 31.08.2023 under written acknowledgment; (v) if the Petitioner is found entitled to any monetary benefits, the same shall be paid along with working-sheet showing its calculation within a period of three months from the date of passing of that order; and (vi) the report of such compliance shall be filed before the Registrar (Judicial) of this Court.

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In fine, the Writ Petition is disposed on the aforesaid terms. No costs. .

09.03.2023 kan Index: Yes/No Note: Issue order copy by 01.06.2023.

To The Registrar Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram Cuddalore District - 608 002.

Copy to The Registrar (Judicial), Madras High Court, Chennai - 600 104.

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P.D. AUDIKESAVALU, J.

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