IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
ANIL K. NARENDRAN, MURALEE KRISHNA S., JJ
DR.JOSEPHKUTTY JACOB – Appellant
Versus
COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – Respondent
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| 1. petitioner seeks judicial review for delayed payment of salary benefits. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. writ petition dismissed over the maintainability of monetary disputes. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. orders lacking reasons breach principles of natural justice. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 4. judgment set aside; fresh orders required. (Para 17) |
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 3rd 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
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