K.Ramamoorthy v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15-10-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE T. VINOD KUMAR WP No. 21845 of 2019 & WMP.No.21062 of 2019

1. K.Ramamoorthy S/o. G.Kesavan, No.1/14, Thropathy Amman Koil Street, Sundravandi Post, Thiruvanthipuram, Cuddalore District.

Petitioner(s) 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 3.The Annamalai University, Rep by its Registrar, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District 608

Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Art.226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Declaration to declare the decision taken by the Finance Committee dated 18.01.2017 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 plus GP 4,600 from 15,600-39, 100 plus GP 5400 and the consequential notice issued by the 3rd Respondent bearing Reference No. C1-10/ 21851/2018 dated 13.08.2018 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(s):

Mr. M. Arun For M/s. Karan and Uday For Respondent(s) : Mr.C.Gauthamaraj, Govt. Advocate for R1 Mr. S.Venkatesh for M/s.Ajmal Associates for R2 and R3

ORDER

Mr. M. Arun, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw the Writ Petition. The learned counsel has also made an endorsement to the above effect in the court bundle.

2. In view of the endorsement and request made by the learned counsel for petitioner, granting permission as sought for, this Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs.

msr 15-10-2025 Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes To 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 3.The Annamalai University, Rep by its Registrar, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District 608

T.VINOD KUMAR J.

msr WP No. 21845 of 2019 & WMP.No.21062 of 2019 15-10-2025