Dr.S.Navin Kumar v. The Principal Secretary to Government

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 herein to complete the enquiry initiated on the basis of the petitioner's representations dated 08.04.2024 and 26.06.2024, complaining about the illegal appointments made by the fifth respondent college and to file a detailed report and to take necessary follow up action.

¶2Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself. Since no adverse order is to be passed against the fifth respondent, notice to the fifth respondent is dispensed with.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an alumni of the fifth respondent college and he made representations dated

08.04.2024 and 26.06.2024 to the official respondents regarding the illegal Page3 of 5 appointments made by the fifth respondent without following due recruitment process, for which enquiry was initiated, but however no progress and no report was filed till date. He further submitted that it would suffice to issue a direction to the third respondent to conduct and complete the enquiry in the subject issue.

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also taking note of the submissions of the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court directs the third respondent to conduct and conclude the enquiry proceedings based on the petitioner's representations dated 08.04.2024 and 26.06.2024, after affording due opportunity of hearing to the fifth respondent, in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 12-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DP Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Principal Secretary to Government Higher Education Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 09

¶2The Director The Directorate of Collegiate Education , Chennai 15

¶3The Joint Director, Chennai Region The Directorate of Collegiate Education , Chennai 15

¶4University of Madras Chepauk, Chennai 05 Rep. by its Registrar

¶5Guru Nanak College (Autonomous) Velachery, Chennai 42 Rep. by its secretary Page5 of 5

M.DHANDAPANI, J. DP 12-03-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Dr.S.Navin Kumar S/o. M.G.Swaminathan, No. 2/90 Anna Street, Vanagaram, Metukuppam, Chennai 95 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Principal Secretary To Government Higher Education Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 09 2. The Director The Directorate of Collegiate Education , Chennai 15 3. Joint Director, Chennai Region The Directorate of Collegiate Education , Chennai 15 4. University of Madras Chepauk, Chennai 05 Rep. by its Registrar 5. Guru Nanak College (Autonomous) Velachery, Chennai 42 Rep. by its secretary ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 herein to complete the enquiry initiated on the basis of the petitioners representation Page2 of 5 dated 8.04.2024 and 26.06.2024 complaining against the illegal appointments made by the 5th respondent college submit a detailed report and to take necessary follow up action. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Rajasekaran For Respondent(s): Mr.K.Tippusulthan, GA for R1 to R3 Mr.D.Ravichander for R4