Madras High Court
WP/20768/2023 of N.THENMOZHI Vs THE UNION OF INDIA on 21 September 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 21-09-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN
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AND
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N.Thenmozhi
W/o. M.Prakash,
No. 3B, Annie Besant Avenue, Srinagar Colony, Thirumullaivoyal, Chennai - 600062.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Union Of India
Rep. By Its Secretary
Department Of Higher Educaiton,
127- C, Shastri Bhavna, New Delhi.
2. The University Grants Commission (UGC), Rep. By Its Chairman, Office Of The University Grants Commission, Bahadur Shah, Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110 002.
3. All India Council For Technical
Education(AICTE),
Southern Regional Office,
Shastri Bhavan, No. 26, Haddows Road,
Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 006.
4. Bar Council Of India (BCI),
Rep. By Its Chairman,
No. 21, Rouse Avenue Institutional Area, Near Bal Bhavan, New Delhi – 110 002.
5. The Vice Chancellor,
Convener / Head(Grievance Redressal
Committee),
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr.Sagunthala R & D
Institute Of Science & Technology (Deemed to
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be University),
No. 42, Avadi-vel Tech Road, Avadi,
Chennai – 600 062.
6. The Registrar,
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D
Institute Of Science & Technology (Deemed to be University), No. 42, Avadi-Vel Tech Road, Avadi, Chennai - 600062.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd to 5th respondents to dispose of the petitioner complaints and representations dated 13.07.2021, 30.07.2021, 01.06.2022, respectively.
For Petitioner(s):
No appearance
For Respondent(s):
Ms.N.K.Nithilavani, CGSC for R1
Mr.S.Thiruvengadam (UGC) for R2
Mr.B.Rabu Manohar (SCGC) for R3
Mr.S.R.Raghunathan for R4
Ms.S.Thanka Sivan for R5 & R6
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ORDER
Today, when the matter is taken up for consideration, there is no representation for the learned counsel for the petitioner.
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2. Though there were six respondents, the representation was addressed only to the fourth respondent and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents 2 to 4 in all fairness would submit that they would consider the petitioner’s representation according to its own merits and in accordance with law.
3. In such view of the submissions made by the learned Standing Counsel, without going into the merits of the case, the respondents 2 to 4 are directed to consider the petitioner’s representation according to its own merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
4. For disposal of the representation, the respondents 2 to 4 are required to have any clarification or details from the other respondents they are at liberty to seek the same and if any such request made by the respondents 2 to 4, the other respondents are directed to respond within a period of one week from the date of receipt of their request.
5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected Writ Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 21-09-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No MTL
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To
1. The Union Of India Rep. By Its Secretary Department Of Higher Educaiton, 127- C, Shastri Bhavna, New Delhi.
2. The University Grants Commission (UGC), Rep. By Its Chairman, Office Of The University Grants Commission, Bahadur Shah, Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110 002.
3. All India Council For Technical Education(AICTE), Southern Regional Office, Shastri Bhavan, No. 26, Haddows Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600
006.
4. Bar Council Of India (BCI), Rep. By Its Chairman, No. 21, Rouse Avenue Institutional Area, Near Bal Bhavan, New Delhi – 110 002.
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