Madras High Court
WP/17976/2022 of Dr.M.Somasundaram Vs The Registrar on 6 October 2026
WP No. 17976 of 2022
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 06-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN
WP No. 17976 of 2022
CNR:{HCMA011028012022}
Dr.M.Somasundaram
Professor of Physiology, (Retired),
RMMC, Annamalai University,
Chidambaram-608 002.
..Petitioner
Vs
The Registrar
Annamalai University,
Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram.
..Respondent
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue writ of mandamus, praying to direct the respondent to consider the representation dated 24.11.2021 within a time fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner:
Mr.S.Kingston Jerold
For Respondent:
Mr.S.Venkatesh
for M/s. Ajmal Associates
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to consider the representation dated 24.11.2021.
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2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had sent a representation to the respondent on 24.11.2021 to release his terminal benefits and such representation is yet to be considered by the respondent. He further submitted that by virtue of filing of earlier writ petition, the petitioner has already received a sum of Rs.47,10,532/- however, still more than a sum of Rs. 13,57,259/- is due.
3. The learned standing counsel for the respondent objected the quantum, however, in all fairness submitted that the respondent would consider the petitioner's representation according to its own merits and in accordance with law.
4. In such view of the above submissions, without going into the merits of the writ petition, this Court would like to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.11.2021 and pass appropriate orders on its own merits and in accordance with the law within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above directions, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 06-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No nr
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To: The Registrar Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram.
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C.KUMARAPPAN J. NR WP No. 17976 of 2022 06-10-2026
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