M. Manickam v. State of Tamilnadu

J U D G M E N T (Judgment of the Court was delivered by S.M.Subramaniam,J.) The present Writ Appeal has been instituted, challenging the Writ Order dated 08.12.2025 in W.P.No.47481 of 2025. Page3 of 5

¶2Writ Petition has been instituted by Appellant after a lapse of 19 years from the date of passing of M.E. Degree by 9th respondent in Anna University. Appellant questioned the validity of M.E. Degree obtained by 9th Respondent by stating that she had not secured the degree as a regular student, but obtained the Degree, when she was in service. In respect of M.E. Degree, previously evening Colleges were approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and even Anna University conducted evening Colleges for M.E. Degree. Those courses are regular Degree courses.

¶3However, this Court cannot probe into this aspect in the present case, since appellant has filed Writ Petition, questioning the validity of M.E. Degree obtained by 9th Respondent, for which, he has not produced any acceptable evidence before Employer. If at all any admissible evidence is produced before Employer, that alone would provide cause for institution of further actions. Merely based on some presumption that 9th Respondent was employed during the period she had undergone M.E. Degree Course, would be insufficient to entertain Writ Petition. Therefore, this Court is of the view that Writ Court is right in dismissing Writ Petition. Page4 of 5 Consequently, the present Writ Appeal is dismissed. No costs. Connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (N.S.,J.) 22-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order AR To:

¶1The Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu, Higher Education Department, Fort St. George, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

¶2The Commissioner Directorate of Technical Education, No.53, Sardar Patel Road,

¶3The Member Committee Government Engineering College, Bargur - 635 104, Krishnagiri District.

¶4The Director, Institute of Road Transport, Taramani, Chennai - 600 113.

¶5The Principal Government Polytechnic College, Bargur, Krishnagiri District - 635 104.

¶6The Registrar, Guindy, Chennai - 25.

¶7The Controller of Examination Page5 of 5 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM,J. AND N.SENTHILKUMAR,J. AR 22-07-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR AND C.M.P.No.3201 of 2026 M.Manickam … Appellant -vs- 1. State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary Higher Education Department, Fort St. George, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2. The Commissioner Directorate of Technical Education, No.53, Sardar Patel Road, 3. The Member Committee Government Engineering College, Bargur - 635 104, Krishnagiri District. 4. The Director, Institute of Road Transport, Taramani, Chennai - 600 113. 5. The Principal Government Polytechnic College, Bargur, Krishnagiri District - 635 104. 6. The Registrar, Guindy, Chennai - 25. Page2 of 5 7. The Controller of Examination 8. K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology Rep by its Principal, KSR Kalvi Nagar, Thiruchengodu, Namakkal District - 637 215. 9. C.A.Seethalakshmi Lecturer, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering Department, 1251, Government Polytechnic College, Bargur 635 104, Krishnagiri District. … Respondents Prayer: To allow the above Writ Appeal by setting aside the order, dated 08.12.2025, made in W.P.No.47481 of 2025. For Appellant: Mr.Vikram Veerasamy For Respondents: Mrs.S.Suneetha for R9 No Appearance for R1 to R8 *****