K.Vijaya Raghavan v. The Secretary To Government
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 14-10-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA WP No. 38258 of 2025 & WMP Nos.42765 & 42767 of 2025
1. K.Vijaya Raghavan, Technical Assistant, Staff I.D. No.10686, Category:Non- Teaching Staff of Annamalai University, Residing at No.23, 41/7, Krish Akilesh Illam, Sarojini Nagar Anux, Chidambaram, Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Secretary to Government Higher Education Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-09.
2.The Syndicate Secretary, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram,
Cuddalore- 608002.
3.The Registrar, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Respondent(s) PRAYER This writ petition has been filed seeking for issuance of a Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records of the 1st respondent in G.O.(D). No.217, Higher Education (H1) Department dated 20.08.2025, in so far as it redeploys the petitioner from 2nd respondent and consequently, direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.09.2025 and to issue protective guidelines ensuring that redeployment of surplus staff of Annamalai University, including the petitioners, is carried out strictly with protection of cadre, grade, pay, increments, seniority and pensionary benefits, continuity of service without break, preservation of promotional avenues, and clarity regarding re- absorption after three years. For Petitioner(s):
Mr.C.Iyyappa Raj For Respondent:
Ms.Mythreye Chandru, Spl.GP for R1 Mr.S.Nambi Arooran, for R2 & R3
ORDER
Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this writ petition and he
has also made an endorsement in the petition to that effect. 2.In view of the above submission, this Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. However, the petitioner is granted liberty to challenge the consequential proceedings before the appropriate forum. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 14-10-2025 dn Index:Yes/No
To
1. The Secretary to Government Higher Education Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-09.
2.The Syndicate Secretary, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore- 608002.
3.The Registrar, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram,
A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.
dn WP No. 38258 of 2025 14-10-2025