Vignesh Ramakrishnan v. Anna University

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Vignesh Ramakrishnan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.Anna University, Rep.by its Vice Chancellorr, No.12, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai - 600 025.

2.The Principal /Correspondent, A.R.Collge of Engineering and Technology, Kadayam, Ambasamuthram Taluk, Tenkasi District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to direct the 2nd respondent to return the following original certificates i.e., S.S.L.C Mark Statement, Higher Secondary Mark Statement, 1 to 6 Semester Diploma Mark Sheet, Diploma Overall Mark Sheet, Community Certificate, Diploma Consolidated, Diploma Degree Certificate to the petitioner.

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For Petitioner : Mr.T.Antony Arulraj For Respondents : Mr.John Rajadurai for R1 No appearance for R2

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the first respondent. The second respondent has been served and their name is printed in the cause list. There is no appearance on their behalf.

2.The only request made by the petitioner is for return of the petition-mentioned certificates. It is well settled that they are not marketable commodities. No lien can be created thereon. The second respondent is directed to return the petition-mentioned certificates to the petitioner forthwith and without any delay.

3.This writ petition is allowed. No costs.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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