Anil K. Narendran, J.

The appellant filed W.P.(C)No.40963 of 2024, invoking the writ jurisdiction of this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India , seeking a writ of certiorari to quash Ext.P7 order dated 19.06.2023, and Ext.P8 order dated 05.08.2024 issued by the 3^rd respondent Registrar, Cochin University of Science and Technology; and a writ of mandamus commanding the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 12% per annum for the salary arrears paid to the petitioner amounting to Rs.36,87,181/-.

2. The appellant-petitioner retired from the service of Cochin University of Science and Technology, while working as Principal, Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanad. While working as Associate Professor-in-charge of the Principal, disciplinary proceedings were initiated against the petitioner, based on certain allegations. By Ext.P1 order dated 28.12.2012, the petitioner was placed under suspension. The punishment of censure imposed on the petitioner was under challenge in W.P.(C)No.2444 of 2021, which was disposed of by Ext.P4 judgment dated 09.06.2022. Thereafter, the University issued Ext.P5 order dated 04.11.2022, whereby the punishment of censure impos