R.Manickam v. Sankara Pandian

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.02.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.K. RAMAKRISHNAN W.A.(MD)Nos.1009 and 1010 of 2021 and C.M.P(MD)Nos.4558 to 4560, 4562 and 8433 of 2021 W.A(MD)No.1009 of 2021 R.Manickam .. Appellant/7th Respondent Vs.

1.Sankara Pandian 2.The Inspector General of Registration, Department of Registration, Santhome High Road, Chennai-9.

3.The Deputy Inspector General of Registrar, Tirunelveli Range, Tirunelveli.

4.The Chief Educational Officer, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

5.The District Educational Officer,

6.The District Registrar of Socities District Registrar Office, Tenkasi.

7.T.N.Pudukudi Hindu Nadar Uravinmurai Mahamai Committee, Re by its Secretary, T.N.Pudukudi, Pulliankudi, Tenkasi District.

.. Respondent/Respondents Appeal filed under Clause 15 of the Letters Patent, to set aside the order dated 26.04.2021 in W.P(MD)No.16120 of 2020 and allow the writ appeal.

For Appellant :Mr.Sricharan Rangaraj, Sr.Counsel for M/s.T.Pon Ramkumar For R1 :Mr.S.Kumar For R2 to R6 :Mr.J.Ashok Additional Government Pleader For R7 :Mr.P.Santhoshkumar W.A(MD)No.1010 of 2021 R.Manickam .. Appellant/Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Educational Officer, O/o.The District Educational Officer, 2.Sankara Pandian .. Respondents/Respondents Appeal filed under Clause 15 of the Letters Patent, against the order dated 26.04.2021 in W.P(MD)No.18189 of 2020.

For Appellant :Mr.T.Lajapathi Roy, Sr.Counsel for M/s.T.Pon Ramkumar For R1 :Mr.J.Ashok Additional Government Pleader For R2 :No appearance COMMON JUDGMENT DR G.JAYACHANDRAN,J.

K.K. RAMAKRISHNAN,J.

The learned counsel appearing for the appellant states that since there was an observation by the learned Single Judge that the Government can invoke its power under Section 53(A) of Tamil Nadu Recognised Private Schools (Regulation) Act, 1973, making direct payment, the aforesaid writ appeals were filed and interim order was obtained. But after efflux of time, the School Committee has been recognized by the Government by order dated 30.01.2023 and further more, the tenure of the School Committee itself is expired by 21.03.2023, which hardly 20 days more. Therefore, he seeks leave of this Court to withdraw these appeals. He has also made an endorsement to that effect.

2.In view of the above, these Writ Appeals are dismissed as withdrawn. However, this Court expects the parties to the proceedings shall conduct the election immediately in accordance with law and administer the School, without affecting the interest of the students. No costs. Consequently, connected Civil Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. (G.J.,J.) (K.K.R.K.,J.) 15.02.2023 NCC:Yes/No Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes/No Ns To 1.The Inspector General of Registration, Department of Registration, Santhome High Road, Chennai-9.

2.The Deputy Inspector General of Registrar, Tirunelveli Range, Tirunelveli.

3.The Chief Educational Officer, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

4.The District Educational Officer, 5.The District Registrar of Socities District Registrar Office, Tenkasi.

DR G.JAYACHANDRAN,J.

K.K. RAMAKRISHNAN,J.

Ns W.A.(MD)Nos.1009 and 1010 of 2021 and C.M.P(MD)Nos.4558 to 4560, 4562 and 8433 of 2021 15.02.2023