D.Vijitha v. The Principal Secretary to Government

ORDER The petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 4th respondent/ Registrar, Annamalai University, to consider and pass orders on the petitioner representation dated 24.09.2024 and determine the authenticity and legality of the teaching experience claimed by the 5th respondent, Dr. Suma Karthigeyan within a time frame to be fixed by this Court, so as enable the petitioner and other qualified professors to hold the post of Dean in the Government Dental College/Erst while Rajah Mithiah Dental College and Hospital, Cuddalore District and her eligibility for permission retrial of salary. Page3 of 4

2.It is brought to the notice of this Court by the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 that the petitioner has earlier filed W.P.No.5549 of 2026 for the very same relief, which she has withdrawn. While withdrawing the writ petition, she has not sought for liberty to file a fresh Writ Petition.

3.Therefore, in these circumstances, the present Writ Petition is not maintainable and accordingly, the same is dismissed. No costs. 17-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order TSG To

1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009.

2.The Principal Secretary to Government, Health & Family Welfare Department, Namakkal Kavingar Maaligai, 4th Floor, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.

3.Directorate of Medical Education (DME), 162, Periyar E.V.R. High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010.

4.The Annamalai University, Rep. By its Registrar, Annamalai Nagar – 608 002, Cuddalore District. Page4 of 4

P.T.ASHA, J. TSG 17-03-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA D.Vijitha D/o. Dayasekaran, Professor, Plot No: 316 Vivekanda Salai, 1st Cross Street, Muthiya Nagar, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram - 608 002. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai 09. 2. The Principal Secretary to Government Health & Family Welfare Department, Namakkal Kavingar Maaligai, 4th Floor, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai 09. 3. Directorate of Medical Education (DME) 162, Periyar E.V.R. High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai 10. 4. The Annamalai University Rep. by its Registrar , Annamalai Nagar - 608 002 Cuddalore district. 5. Dr.Suma Karthigeyan Dean, Government Dental College/ Erst While Rajah Mithiah Dental College and Hospital, Cuddalore district ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 4 Prayer: This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 5th respondent / Registrar, Annamalai University, to consider and pass orders on the petitioner representation dated 24.09.2024 determine the authenticity and legality of the teaching experience claimed by the 5th respondent, Dr. Suma Karthigeyan within a time frame to be fixed by this Hon'ble Court, so as enable the petitioner and other qualified professors to hold the post of Dean in the Government Dental College/Erst while Rajah Mithiah Dental College and Hospital, Cuddalore District and her eligibility for permission retrial of salary. For Petitioner(s): Ms.T.Dharani For Respondent(s): Mr.M.R.Gokul Krishnan, Additional Government Pleader for RR1 to 3 Ms.M.Mary Sowmi Raja for M/s.Issac Chambers for R4 Mr.Ajay Kumar for R5