Madras High CourtWP/29157/2016dismissed

Thol.Thirumavalavan, President v. Union Of India Rep By The

2025-10-31Honourable Mr.Justice K. Surender4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 31-10-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER and WMP.No.25210 of 2016 Thol.Thirumavalavan, President Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Union of India rep by the Secretary, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Dept. of Higher Education, 127-C, Shastri Bhavan, Dr.Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi- 110 001.

2.Board of Governors rep by the Chairman, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai-600 036.

3.Director, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai-600 036.

4.Ms.V.G.Bhooma, Registrar, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai-600 036.

5.Deputy Registrar (Admn), Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai-600 036.

Respondent(s)

PRAYER This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India to issue a writ of Quo Warranto against the Respondent-4 requiring her to show cause under what authority she holds the office of the Registrar in the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.

For Petitioner(s):

NA For Respondent(s):

ORDER

On 25.09.2025, when the matter came up for hearing, there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner and the matter was adjourned to 31.10.2025. Even today, there is no representation for the contesting parties.

2. In view of the above, this Writ Petition is dismissed for non prosecution. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

K.SURENDER, J.

31-10-2025 Jai Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.Union of India rep by the Secretary, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Dept. of Higher Education, 127-C, Shastri Bhavan, Dr.Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi- 110 001.