Minor. Jeffrey Obed Lawrence v. The Secretary To Government

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.06.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C. SARAVANAN Minor Jeffrey Obed Lawrence, S/o.Lawrence Daniel, Represented by his father and next friend Lawrence Daniel ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission-2021, Anna University, Chennai - 600 025.

3.The Director, Directorate of Technical Education, Guindy, Chennai - 25.

4.The Registrar, Anna University, Anna University Campus, Chennai - 25.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to Page No. 1 of 4

accept the online application of the petitioner and consequently permit him to attend the counselling with the documents submitted along with the application form.

For Petitioner : M/s.P.Jessi Jeeva Priya For R1 to R3 : Mr.P.T.Thiraviyam Government Advocate For R4 : Mr.E.V.N.Siva

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to accept the online application submitted by the petitioner and consequently permit him to attend the counselling with the documents enclosed along with the application form.

2. This Court, vide interim order dated 11.06.2025 passed in this Writ Petition, directed the respondents to accept the petitioner's application.

3. Today, the learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the said interim order dated 11.06.2025 has been complied with by the respondents, and therefore, nothing survives for adjudication in this Writ Petition.

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4. Recording the same, this Writ Petition stands closed. No costs. 26.06.2025 JEN Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Speaking Order / Non-Speaking Order To 1.The Secretary, Higher Education Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission-2021, Anna University, Chennai - 600 025.

3.The Director, Directorate of Technical Education, Guindy, Chennai - 25.

4.The Registrar, Anna University, Anna University Campus, Chennai - 25.

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C.SARAVANAN , J.

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