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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

DATED: 29.01.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR

W.P.(MD)No.1737 of 2023

S.Bhagyalakshmi ...Petitioner

Vs

1. The District Collector,

Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2. The District Adi Dravidar Welfare Officer,

District Collectorate Buildings,

Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

3. The Director,

Directorate of Adi Dravidar Welfare,

Ezhilagam, Chepauk,

Chennai - 600 005.

4. The Director,

Directorate of College Education,

EVK Sampath Building, 9^th floor,

College Road, Chennai - 600 006.

5. The Principal Secretary,

Department of Higher Education,

Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

6. The Principal,

St.Maris College of Education,

Seithunga Nallur,

Thoothukudi District. ...Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,

to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 6^th respondent to issue all the

petitioner's original certificates Transfer certificates and no due certificate on

the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 29.10.2022.

For Petitioner : M/s.N.Tamilmani

For Respondents : Mr.N.Satheesh Kumar

Additional Government Pleader

for R1 to R5

Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar for R6

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ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus directing the

6^th respondent College to issue all the petitioner's original certificates, transfer

certificate and no due certificate on the basis of the petitioner's representation

dated 29.10.2022.

2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the

petitioner had joined the first year B.Ed. course in the academic year 2020-

2021 and had paid as sum of Rs.35,000/-. She has joined the second year of the

said course and had paid another sum of Rs.35,000/-. However, as per the

Government norms, only a sum of Rs.55,000/- has to be paid. The College

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having collected excess amount, is now demanding more amount to release the

transfer certificate and other documents. Hence, the present writ petition.

3. The learned Counsel appearing for the 6^th respondent brought to the

notice of the Court that the tuition fee for the first year is Rs.25,000/- and for

the second year is Rs.30,000/-. However, the petitioner has paid the tuition fee

only a sum of Rs.25,000/- as tuition fee in the second year. Therefore, another

sum of Rs.5000/- has to be paid. He also brought to the notice of the Court that

the petitioner has lodged a complaint before the Directorate of Adi Dravidar

Welfare Department, who in turn, has communicated to the College Principal to

the effect that the petitioner has to pay additional sum of Rs.5000/-.

4. In view of the above said facts, it is clear that the petitioner has to pay

a sum Rs.5000/- to the 6^th respondent's College which is the fee fixed by the

Government.

5. In view of the above said facts, on payment of Rs.5000/-, the 6^th

respondent College is directed to return all the original certificates along with

transfer certificate forthwith.

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6. With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of.

No costs.

29.01.2026

NCC : Yes/No

Index : Yes/No

Internet: Yes/No

RJR

To

1. The District Collector,

Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2. The District Adi Dravidar Welfare Officer,

District Collectorate Buildings,

Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

3. The Director,

Directorate of Adi Dravidar Welfare,

Ezhilagam, Chepauk,

Chennai - 600 005.

4. The Director,

Directorate of College Education,

EVK Sampath Building, 9^th floor,

College Road, Chennai - 600 006.

5. The Principal Secretary,

Department of Higher Education,

Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

6. The Principal,

St.Maris College of Education,

Seithunga Nallur,

Thoothukudi District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

RJR

W.P.(MD)No.1737 of 2023

29.01.2026

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