Madras High Court
WP(MD)/31897/2026 of Anandaraj S Vs The Principal secretary to Government on 11 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 31897 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 11-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.DILIP KUMAR
WP(MD) No. 31897 of 2026
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S.Anandaraj
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Principal secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.
2. The Commissioner of Technical Education, Directorate of Technical Education, Guindy, Chennai - 600 025.
3. The Secretary,
Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions,
Directorate of Technical Education,
Chennai - 600 025.
4. The Principal,
SCAD College of Engineering and Technology, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District - 627 414.
5. The Chairman,
SCAD College of Engineering and Technology, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District - 627 414.
6. The Registrar,
Anna University,
Sardar Patel Road,
Guindy,
Chennai – 600025.
WP(MD) No. 31897 of 2026
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 15.10.2026
and consequently direct the respondents to refund the amounts collected from the petitioner i.e., Rs. 1,00,650/- contrary to the 7.5 percent Government School Students Quota scheme and together with reasonable interest, and further direct the competent authorities to take appropriate action in accordance with law if any violation of the Government scheme is found.
For Petitioner(s)
:M/s.Ulagammal. M
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.C.Deepak
Additional Government Pleader
For R1 – R3
Mr.M.Paraloga Vignesh
Standing Counsel
For R6
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ORDER
Seeking to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.10.2026 and consequently direct the respondents to refund the amounts collected from the petitioner i.e., Rs. 1,00,650/- contrary to the 7.5 percent Government School Students Quota scheme and together with reasonable interest, and further direct the competent authorities to take appropriate action in accordance with law if any violation of the Government scheme is found, this writ petition is filed.
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2. The petitioner, having studied Classes VI to XII in a Government School, secured admission to the B.E. (EEE) course at SCAD College of Engineering and Technology under the 7.5% Government School Students Quota through TNEA counselling 2022. Though entitled to the fee concession under G.O.Ms.No.221, Higher Education (J2) Department, dated 15.11.2021, the college collected tuition and hostel fees amounting to Rs.1,00,650/- during the academic years 2022–2023 to 2024–2025. After completing the course, the petitioner sought refund of the said amount through a legal notice dated 29.07.2026 and subsequent representations dated 20.08.2026 and 15.10.2026. However, no effective action has been taken by the respondents. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court.
3. It is needless to point out that whenever a representation of this nature is made to a Statutory Authority, there is a duty cast upon the respondent to consider the same on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in one way or other instead of keeping the same pending indefinitely.
4. Without going into the merits of the case, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation, dated
WP(MD) No. 31897 of 2026 15.10.2026 and pass appropriate orders, in accordance with law, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.
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WP(MD) No. 31897 of 2026 To
1. The Principal secretary to Government Higher Education Department Secretariat Chennai - 600 009
2. The Commissioner of Technical Education Directorate of Technical Education Guindy Chennai - 600 025
3. The Secretary Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions Directorate of Technical Education Chennai - 600 025
4. The Principal SCAD College of Engineering and Technology Cheranmahadevi Tirunelveli District - 627 414
5. The Chairman SCAD College of Engineering and Technology Cheranmahadevi Tirunelveli District - 627 414
6. The Registrar Anna University Sardar Patel Road Guindy Chennai - 600025
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