IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-01-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Miss.Divya Dharshini, Daughter of Mr.S.Dharmaraj, No.3/7, Muthamizh Nagar, South Tank Street, Kadaperi, Tambaram, … Petitioner Chennai-600 045.

Vs

1. The Chairman University Grants Commission, Bahadursha Zalar Marg, New Delhi.-110 002. 2.The Secretary, University Grants Commission, Bahadursha Zafar Marg, New Delhi, -110 002.

3.The Secretary (Department of Higher Education)

Ministry of Education 127-C, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.

4.The Principal Rajalakshmi Institute Of Technology, Kuthambakkam Post Chembarambakkam, … Respondents Tamilnadu-600 124 Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1^st and 3^rd Respondents to take immediate action against the 4^th Respondent for its non-compliance with the UGC Fee Refund Policy for the academic year 2025-2026 and to further direct the 1^st to

3^rd Respondents to ensure that the 4^th Respondent refunds a sum of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) to the petitioner, in accordance with the UGC Fee Refund Policy for the academic year 2025-2026.

For Petitioner: M/s.K.Harini