V. Chandramohan v. The University Grant

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.11.2022

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR V.Chandramohan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The University Grant Commission, Bhadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110 002.

2.The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education, Lady Wellingdon College Campus, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai-600 005.

3.The Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai.

4.The Registrar, Tamil Nadu Open University, No.577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to take appropriate action on the petitioner's representation dated 11.04.2014.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murali For Respondents : Mr.S.Kameswaran Government Advocate

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to initiate action against the study centre of the 4th respondent University in Madurai.

2. According to the learned counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner has deposited a sum of Rs.6,600/- (Rupees Six Thousand and Six Hundred only) towards tuition fee and another sum of Rs.500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) towards registration charges. However, due to various allegations, the 4th respondent University has chosen to initiate action and has already closed the study centre in Madurai. However, the petitioner now prays that his tuition fee of Rs.6,600/- (Rupees Six Thousand and Six Hundred only) may be refunded to him. Though the study centre has been closed, the 4th respondent University has not yet released the security deposit amount of the study centre. 2/5

3. In view of the above said facts, the 4th respondent University is directed to refund a sum of Rs.6,600/- (Rupees Six Thousand and Six Hundred only) to the writ petitioner within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Since the service centre has already been closed, no further orders are called for with regard to the other prayers.

4. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition is partly allowed. No costs.

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Yes / No Internet :

Yes / Nogbg To 1.The University Grant Commission, Bhadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110 002.

2.The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education, Lady Wellingdon College Campus, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai-600 005.

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3.The Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai.

4.The Registrar, Tamil Nadu Open University, No.577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015.

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VIJAYAKUMAR ,J.

gbg Order made in Dated:

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