B.Lakshmi, v. The Alagappa University

1 W.P.(MD)NO.342 OF 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.342 of 2019 and W.M.P.(MD)Nos.278 of 2019 & 1842 of 2022 B.Lakshmi, Deputy Registrar (U) (under reversion), Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

... Petitioner Vs.

The Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District, Rep. by its Registrar.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records relating to the impugned resolution in Item No.2 (ii) passed by the respondent in the 172nd meeting of its Syndicate held on 03.08.18 and its consequential impugned order in Rc.A6/Estt/Syn.Min/2018 dated 27.08.18 (served on 31.08.18) withdrawing the promotion without any notice and quash the same as illegal insofar as the petitioner is concerned.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jerin Mathew For Respondent : Ms.F.Rooshi Mass, for M/s.Isaac Chambers.

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The issue raised in this writ petition was dealt with by another learned Judge of this Court in W.P.(MD)No.19727 of 2018 etc. batch vide Order dated 09.03.2022. The prayer in the said writ petition also related to challenging the proceedings impugned in this present writ petition. After consideration of the materials on record, the writ petitions were disposed of with the following directions:- "12. Therefore, this Court is of the considered opinion that the respondents shall confer the upgradation to the petitioners from the initial date of upgradation granted under 171st meeting of Syndicate. As far as the monetary benefits are concerned, the respondents can pay the benefits in installments, if there is any financial difficulties. The resolution of 172nd meeting is set aside. "

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3. The learned counsel appearing for the respondents states that questioning the order dated 09.03.2022 in W.P. (MD)No.19727 of 2022 etc. batch, Alagappa University has preferred writ appeals and also they now pending at the SR stage. Further request is made for filing counter affidavit.

4. I make it clear that the present writ petition is being disposed of only in terms of the aforesaid order dated 09.03.2022. Therefore, the question of adjourning the matter does not arise. In this view of the matter, the respondent is directed to confer upgradation on the petitioner from the initial date of upgradation granted under 171st meeting of Syndicate. The present writ petition is also disposed of on the same lines. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

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The Registrar, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

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