Mr. D. Srikanth v. All India Council For Technical Education
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED :12.08.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN and W.M.P.Nos.22658 and 22659 of 2023
1. D.Srikanth
2. A.Madhu
3. S.Logesh
4. G.Efsipa
5. A.Sanjay Kumar
6. D.Jenifer
7. S.Savitha
8. S.Ragul
9. S.Selvakumar
10. D.Vishwa
11. K.Sathish
12. G.Vishwanathan
13. R.Gokul
14. S.Vijay ... Petitioner Vs.
1. All India Council for Technical Education, Represented by its Chairman, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 100 070.
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2. The Directorate of Technical Education, Represented by its Director, No.53, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai - 600 025.
3. The Anna University, Represented by its Registrar, No.12, Sardar Patel Road, Anna University Campus, Guindy, Chennai - 600 025.
4. The District Collector, District Collector's Office, Dharmapuri District - 636 705.
5. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dharmapuri District - 636 701.
6. The Tahsildhar, Dharmapuri District - 636 810.
7. Jayam College of Engineering and Technology, Represented by its Principal, Nallanur Village, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District - 636 813.
8. Jayam Polytechnic College, Represented by its Principal, Nallanur Village, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District - 636 813.
9. M/s. Religare Finvest Private Limited, 79/1A, Praveen Plaza, 1st Floor, Sir Shanmugam Road, RS Puram, Coimbatore District - 641 002.
10. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, 2/7
Dharmapuri District - 636 810.
11. The Inspector of Police, Paparapatti Police Station, Dharmapuri District - 636 809.
... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to safeguard the educational rights of the petitioners and the other students studying in the seventh and eighth respondents College in lights of the future lives of the students at large.
For Petitioners : No appearance For Respondents : Mr.S.R.Rajagopalan, Senior Advocate for Mr.S.Namasivayam (for R-9) Mr.S.Arumugam, Government Advocate (for R2, R4 to R6, R10 & R11) No appearance (for R1, R3, R7 & R8) *****
O R D E R
Though the matter has been posted under the caption 'for dismissal', there was no representation for the Petitioners when the matter was called at 11.00 a.m., today, apart from the earlier hearing on 11.04.2024. There does 3/7
not appear to be any useful purpose being served in keeping the Writ Petition pending indefinitely when the Petitioners are not interested in prosecuting the same.
2. In such circumstances, the Writ Petition is dismissed for default. It is made clear that the Petitioners are not precluded from applying for revival of the Writ Petition, if necessary, in accordance with law. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. No costs. 12.08.2025 kv Index : Yes/No Speaking order /Non Speaking Order To
1. All India Council for Technical Education, Represented by its Chairman, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 100 070.
2. The Directorate of Technical Education, Represented by its Director, 4/7
No.53, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai - 600 025.
3. The Anna University, Represented by its Registrar, No.12, Sardar Patel Road, Anna University Campus, Guindy, Chennai - 600 025.
4. The District Collector, District Collector's Office, Dharmapuri District - 636 705.
5. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dharmapuri District - 636 701.
6. The Tahsildhar, Dharmapuri District - 636 810.
7. Jayam College of Engineering and Technology, Represented by its Principal, Nallanur Village, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District - 636 813.
8. Jayam Polytechnic College, Represented by its Principal, Nallanur Village, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District - 636 813.
9. M/s. Religare Finvest Private Limited, 79/1A, Praveen Plaza, 1st Floor, Sir Shanmugam Road, RS Puram, Coimbatore District - 641 002.
10. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Dharmapuri District - 636 810.
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11. The Inspector of Police, Paparapatti Police Station, Dharmapuri District - 636 809.
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