Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2905/2026disposed of

P. Nagoorkani v. The Principal Secretary To Government

2026-02-04Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy6 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P.(MD)No.2905 of 2026 Dr.P.Nagoorkani ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Government of Tamilnadu, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Chairman, Convener Committee, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai - 625 021.

3.The Registrar, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai - 625 021.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to appoint the petitioner as a coordinater in the Dr.Kalaignar Karunanidhi Chair at the 2nd and 3rd respondent University based on the syndicate resolution dated 25.11.2024 as well as the petitioner's representation 1/6

dated 15.11.2024, 01.03.2025 and 25.07.2025, within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.D.Ganeshamoorthi For Respondent : Mr.P.T.Thiraviam, Govt. Advocate for R1 Mr.D.N.Defin Jeenath, for M/s.Isaac Chambers for R2 & R3

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents to appoint the petitioner as a coordinator in the Dr.Kalaignar Karunanidhi Chair at the 2nd and 3rd respondent University based on the syndicate resolution dated 25.11.2024 as well as the petitioner's representation dated 15.11.2024, 01.03.2025 and 25.07.2025, within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.

2. By consent, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. According to the petitioner, though his name was nominated as a coordinator in the Dr.Kalaignar Karunanidhi Chair at the 2/6

2nd and 3rd respondent University, based on the syndicate resolution dated 25.11.2024, till date the respondents have not take any action to appoint the petitioner as a Coordinator. The petitioner has already sent a representation on 25.07.2025 in this regard. Since the same was not considered by the respondents till date, the petitioner has filed this Writ Petition.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the first respondent would submit that the second respondent may be directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 25.07.2025.

5. This Court heard the submissions made by the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

6. On a perusal of the records, it is seen that the respondents 2 and 3 have convened a syndicate meeting and passed a resolution as Item No.23, wherein the name of petitioner has been nominated as Coordinator. However, till date the same was not implemented. Hence, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to consider and pass orders on the 3/6

representation of the petitioner dated 25.07.2025, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To 1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Government of Tamilnadu, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Chairman, Convener Committee, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai - 625 021.

3.The Registrar, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai - 625 021.

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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

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