Aruloli v. The Secretary To Government

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 17.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA and WMP.No.42279, 42281 & 42283 of 2025 1.Aruloli 2.Rajaravivarman 3.William Justus 4.Arun Kumar 5.Ravichandran ... Petitioners Vs.

1.The Secretary To Government Higher Education Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George Chennai 600009 2.The Syndicate Secretary Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore 608 002 3.The Registrar Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore 608 002

...Respondents

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Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records of the 1st respondent in GO (D) No. 217 Higher Education (H1) department dated 20.08.2025 in so far as it redeploys the petitioner from 2nd respondent and consequently directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 21.09.2025 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 : Mr.J.Karthiga For Respondents : Mr.P.Sathish, AGP for R.1 : Mr.I.Calvin Jones for M/s.Asmal Associates for R.2 and R.3

O R D E R

When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission of this Court to withdraw this Writ Petition. He has circulated a letter dated 14.10.2025 to that effect to the Registry of this Court and also made an endorsement to the said effect. 2/4

2. In view of the above, this Writ Petition stands dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

17.10.2025 Index : Yes/No Speaking Order: Yes/No (shr) To 1.The Secretary To Government Higher Education Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George Chennai 600009 2.The Syndicate Secretary Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore 608 002 3.The Registrar Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore 608 002 3/4

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