J.Ramesh Kumar v. Government Of Tamilnadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 14.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P.Nos.49111 of 2025 J.Rameshkumar ... Petitioner -Vs1. Government of Tamil Nadu, Represented By Its Secretary, Higher Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.

2. The Commissioner of Technical Education, Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Government of Tamil Nadu, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai-25.

3. Annamalai University, Represented By Its Registrar, Annamalai University, Chidambaram.

4. The Government Polytechnic College, Represented By Its Principal, Chekkanurani, Madurai North.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to transfer the petitioner from the 4th respondent college (the Government Polytechnic College, Chekkanurani, Madurai North) to the 3rd respondent University (Annamalai

University, Chidambaram) on compassionate grounds considering his extreme and exceptional circumstances of ailing (Brain Stroke). For Petitioner : Mr.M.R.Jothimanian For R1, R2 and R4 : Mr.C.Gauthamraj Government Advocate O RDER This Writ Petition has been filed for direction directing the respondents to transfer the petitioner from the 4th respondent College to the 3rd respondent University on compassionate grounds considering his extreme and exceptional circumstances of ailing (Brain Stroke).

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate for the respondents 1, 2 and 4 and perused the materials available on record.

3. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition, the third respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 01.11.2025 and dispose of the same, by verifying the medical records and also subject to the vacancy in the third respondent University, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. 14.11.2025 (2/3) Internet: Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order mn

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, mn To

1. The Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Higher Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.

2. The Commissioner of Technical Education, Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Government of Tamil Nadu, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai-25.

3. The Registrar, Annamalai University, Chidambaram.

4. The Principal, The Government Polytechnic College, Chekkanurani, Madurai North.

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