Dr.R.Ramesh v. The Secretary

ORDER This writ petition has been filed in the nature of Certiorarified Mandamus seeking records relating to a resolution dated 22.01.2025 of the 5th respondent and communicated by the 3rd respondent by intimation dated

18.02.2025 and to quash the same so far as non-recommendation of the petitioner to participate in the interview to be conducted by the 4th respondent, Selection Committee, as illegal and arbitrary.

2.The petitioner seeks promotion to the post of Professor (Academic Level – 14). He was not permitted to participate in the interview process. But however, by a direction dated 03.03.2025, this Court had directed the petitioner to participate in the viva-voice. It is today contended that the petitioner had participated in the viva-voice conducted by the respondents. The results will have to be declared subsequently.

3.In view of the above, the Writ Petition need not be kept pending. The results may be declared. If they are to the disadvantage of the petitioner, the petitioner may take steps in accordance with law. Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected Writ Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.

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¶1The Secretary Department of Higher Education, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-09.

¶2The Vice Chancellor Periyar University, Palkalai Nagar, Salem-636 011.

¶3The Registrar Periyar University, Palkalai Nagar, Salem-636 011.

¶4The Selection Committee (CAS-AGP) Selection of the Professor in University Periyar University, Palkalai Nagar, Salem-636 011.

¶5Screening cum Evaluation Committee (CAS-AGP) Selection of the Professor in University Periyar University, Palkalai Nagar, Salem-636 011. C.V.KARTHIKEYAN,J. smv W.P.No.7455 of 2025

25.03.2025

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN , J. This Writ Petition is listed today under the caption ''for being mentioned'' at the instance of the learned counsel for the petitioner. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that a small correction is required in the cause title of the order dated 25.03.2025, passed in W.P.No.7455 of 2025. In the said order, the petitioner's name has been inadvertently mentioned as "S.Balamurugan" instead of "Dr.R.Ramesh". Therefore, the learned counsel prays for necessary correction in the said order. 3. In view of the above, the Registry is directed to carry out the correction by substituting the name "Dr.R.Ramesh" in place of "S.Balamurugan" in the order dated 25.03.2025 and issue a fresh copy of the corrected order forthwith. 11.09.2025 smn2 Note:- Issue order copy on 12.09.2025. C.V.KARTHIKEYAN , J. smn2 11.09.2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25.03.2025 CORAM THE HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN and W.M.P.Nos.8344, 8345 & 8346 of 2025 S.Balamurugan .. Petitioner Vs. 1. The Secretary Department of Higher Education, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai- 09. 2. The Vice Chancellor Periyar University, Palkalai Nagar, Salem- 636 011. 3. The Registrar Periyar University, Palkalai Nagar, Salem- 636 011. 4. The Selection Committee (CAS- AGP) Selection of the Professor in University Periyar University, Palkalai Nagar, Salem- 636 011. 5. Screening cum Evaluation Committee (CAS-AGP) Selection of the Professor in University Periyar University, Palkalai Nagar, Salem- 636 011. .. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to impugned resolution dated 22.01.2025 on the file of the 5th respondent SCEC Committee communicated by the 3rd Respondent vide the intimation in PU/R/R5/CAS/022932/24F109534/2024, dated 18.02.2025 and quash the same in so far as non - recommendation of the petitioner for participation in the interview to be conducted by the 4th respondent Selection Committee as illegal, arbitrary, unfair , malafide and non -est in law and consequently, direct the 2nd to 4th respondents to promote the petitioner to the post of professor (Academic Level- 14). For Petitioner .. Mr.E.K.Kumaresan For R1 .. Mr.C.Jayaprakash, Govt. Advocate For R2 to R5 .. Mr.Godson Swaminathan