Case Note & Summary
The writ petition was filed by K. Sekar, Superintendent of C. Kandaswami Naidu College for Women, seeking a writ of Mandamus to direct the 4th respondent to reinstate him in the 5th respondent college under Rule 19(3)(a) of the Private College Regulations Act, 1976. The petitioner contended that he was wrongfully not reinstated. The court heard arguments from the learned counsel for the petitioner and the respondents. The counsel for the 4th respondent informed the court that the petitioner had already been reinstated as per an order dated 30.12.2024, which was acknowledged by the petitioner's counsel. Given this compliance, the court found that there was no remaining issue to be adjudicated in the writ petition. Consequently, the court disposed of the petition, stating that no costs were to be incurred, and also closed the connected WMP. The judgment was delivered on 14-08-2026.
Headnote
A) Constitutional Law - Writ of Mandamus - Reinstatement in Educational Institution - Article 226 of the Constitution of India - The petitioner sought reinstatement in the college as per Rule 19(3)(a) of the Private College Regulations Act, 1976. The court noted that the petitioner had already been reinstated as per a prior order, thus rendering the writ petition moot. Held that no further action was required (Paras 1-4).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the petitioner is entitled to reinstatement in the college as per the Private College Regulations Act.
Final Decision
The court dismissed the writ petition as the petitioner had already been reinstated, rendering the petition moot. No costs were awarded.
Law Points
- Writ of Mandamus
- Reinstatement
- Compliance with Orders
- Private College Regulations Act
