Dr.N.Dhanalakshmi v. The Tamilnadu Open University,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 13-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and W.M.P.Nos.32817 & 32818 of 2025 Dr.N.Dhanalakshmi ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tamilnadu Open University, Rep. By its The Registrar, No.577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015, Tamilnadu.

2. Prof.S.Arumugam

3. Dr.D.Sumathi ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of Certiorari calling for the records relating to the communication F.No.TNOU/CDC/SOSS/ History/2025 dated July 25, 2025 issued by the 1st respondent, ceasing the petitioner's nomination as chairperson of the Board of Studies of History, and quash the same as illegal, arbitrary, and violative of principles of natural justice and the TNOU Act and Statutes. For Petitioner(s):

M/s.A.Hashika For Respondent(s):

Mr.P.Dinesh Kumar for R1 Mr.K.Sulthan for R2 Mr.A.Suresh Sakthi Murugan for R3

ORDER

When the matter was taken up for hearing, learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission of this Court to withdraw the present writ petition. She has also made an endorsement to that effect in the case bundle.

2. Considering the submission coupled with an endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 13-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM

To:

The Registrar, The Tamil Nadu Open University, No.577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015, Tamilnadu.

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

VM 13-02-2026