V.Premkumar v. University Grants Commission

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.07..2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C. KUMARAPPAN V.Prem Kumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1. University Grants Commission, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002.

2. The Dean Academic Affairs, SRM University - AP Neerukonda, Mangalagiri Mandal, Guntur district.

Andhra Pradesh - 522 502.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue Writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st respondent to direct the 2nd respondent to give back the original copies of transfer certificate and SSC Certificate and to reimburse the caution deposit. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Magesh For Respondents : Mr.B.Rabu Manohar Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.V.Anantha Srinivasan for R2

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st respondent to direct the 2nd respondent to give back the original copies of transfer certificate and SSC Certificate and to reimburse the caution deposit.

2. This Court before delve into the merits of the case, while looking at the respondents details it appears that the 1st respondent is at New Delhi and the 2nd respondent is at Andhra Pradesh. Therefore, prima faciely this Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain this writ petition.

3. Accordingly, the writ petition stands dismissed on the ground of jurisdiction. However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to approach the appropriate Court. No costs.

15.07.2025 dpq Index : Yes /No Speaking Order : Yes/No

C. KUMARAPPAN , J.

dpq 15.07.2025

To

1. University Grants Commission, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002.

2. The Dean Academic Affairs, SRM University - AP Neerukonda, Mangalagiri Mandal, Guntur district.

Andhra Pradesh - 522 502.