Madras High CourtWP(MD)/1737/2023disposed of

Bhagyalakshmi .S v. The District Collector

2026-01-29Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.01.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.1737 of 2023 S.Bhagyalakshmi

...Petitioner

1. The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2. The District Adi Dravidar Welfare Officer, District Collectorate Buildings, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

3. The Director, Directorate of Adi Dravidar Welfare, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

4. The Director, Directorate of College Education, EVK Sampath Building, 9th floor, College Road, Chennai - 600 006.

5. The Principal Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

6. The Principal, St.Maris College of Education, Seithunga Nallur, Thoothukudi District.

...Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 6th respondent to issue all the petitioner's original certificates Transfer certificates and no due certificate on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 29.10.2022. For Petitioner : M/s.N.Tamilmani For Respondents : Mr.N.Satheesh Kumar Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R5 Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar for R6 * * * * *

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus directing the 6th respondent College to issue all the petitioner's original certificates, transfer certificate and no due certificate on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 29.10.2022.

2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner had joined the first year B.Ed. course in the academic year 20202021 and had paid as sum of Rs.35,000/-. She has joined the second year of the said course and had paid another sum of Rs.35,000/-. However, as per the Government norms, only a sum of Rs.55,000/- has to be paid. The College 2/5

having collected excess amount, is now demanding more amount to release the transfer certificate and other documents. Hence, the present writ petition.

3. The learned Counsel appearing for the 6th respondent brought to the notice of the Court that the tuition fee for the first year is Rs.25,000/- and for the second year is Rs.30,000/-. However, the petitioner has paid the tuition fee only a sum of Rs.25,000/- as tuition fee in the second year. Therefore, another sum of Rs.5000/- has to be paid. He also brought to the notice of the Court that the petitioner has lodged a complaint before the Directorate of Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, who in turn, has communicated to the College Principal to the effect that the petitioner has to pay additional sum of Rs.5000/-.

4. In view of the above said facts, it is clear that the petitioner has to pay a sum Rs.5000/- to the 6th respondent's College which is the fee fixed by the Government.

5. In view of the above said facts, on payment of Rs.5000/-, the 6th respondent College is directed to return all the original certificates along with transfer certificate forthwith.

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6. With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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