V.Stephen v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 24-03-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE T. VINOD KUMAR and W.M.P.No.20210 of 2019 V.Stephen ..Petitioner Vs
1. The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep by its Secretary, Higher Education Department, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009
2. The Syndicate of Annamalai University, Rep by its Chairman, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District 608 002
3. The Annamalai University, Rep by its Registrar, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District 608 002 ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Declaration declaring the decision taken by the Finance Committee dated 18.1.2017 and Syndicate in Resolution No. 41 dated 8.2.2017 in so far as refixing the Scale of pay in the pay band of Rs.9,300 - 34,800 + GP 4,600 from 15,600-39, 100 + GP 5400 and the consequential notice issued by the 3rd respondent bearing Reference No. C1-10/ 21851/2018 dated 13.8.2018 as illegal contrary to the statutory protection given under Sec 58 (3) (e) of the Annamalai University Act 2013 and direct the respondents to continuously pay the salary as being paid as on date with 7th pay commission benefits from the due date.
For Petitioner:
Ms.Nadella Kalpana for M/s.Karan And Uday For Respondents:
Mr.Vadivelu Deenadayalan for R1 Additional Government Pleader Mr.S.Venkatesh for R2 and R3 for Ajmal Associates
ORDER
Ms.Nadella Kalpana, learned counsel representing M/s.Karan and Uday, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this writ petition. She also made an endorsement to that effect in the case bundle.
2. Recording the submission and endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 24-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MSV To
1. The Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009
2. The Chairman, Syndicate of Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District 608 002
3. The Annamalai University, Rep by its Registrar, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District 608 002
T.VINOD KUMAR, J.
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