W.P.No.2747 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 11.09.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.2747 of 2025 Rajagopal K.Nair ..... Petitioner Vs 1. The Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi. 2. The Chairman, University Grants Commission, Bhadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110 002. 3. Principal Secretary Department of Higher Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009. 4. Vice-Chancellor Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Maha Vidayalaya (SCSVMV) Deemed to be University, Enathur, Kanchipuram - 631 561. 5. Registrar https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.2747 of 2025 Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Maha Vidyalaya (SCSVMV) Deemed to be University, Enathur, Kanchipuram - 631 561. 6. Controller of Examinations, Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Maha Vidyalaya (SCSVNV) Deemed to be University, Enathur, Kancheepuram - 631 561. 7. Dr.Natarajan, Assistant Professor, Department of Sanskrit and Indian Culture Sri Chandrasekharndra Saraswathi Viswa Maha Vidyalaya, Enathur, Kanchipuram - 631 561. ..... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 5th respondent to conduct Viva Voce for the Thesis on the topic of 'A study of Mathematical concepts in Sanskrit for Computing' submitted on 05.03.2021 in respect of registration No. RMI6SA029 and consequently directing the 6th respondent to award Ph.D to the petitioner with in a stipulated period. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Sarvanan For R1 : Mr. T.V.Krishnamachari Special Panel Counsel For R2 : Mrs.V.Sudha Central Government Standing Counsel For R3 : Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate For R4 to R6 : Mr.C.V.Shyam Sundar ORDER https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.2747 of 2025 This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the fifth respondent to conduct the Viva Voce for the Thesis titled 'A study of Mathematical concepts in Sanskrit for Computing' submitted on 05.03.2021 in respect of Registration No. RMI6SA029, and consequently, to direct the sixth respondent to award Ph.D to the petitioner. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. 3. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition, this Court directs the fifth respondent to consider the request of the petitioner, based on the Thesis submitted by him on 05.03.2021, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 11.09.2025 Internet: Yes Index : Yes/No Lpp To 1. The Secretary, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.2747 of 2025 Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi. 2. The Chairman, University Grants Commission, Bhadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110 002. 3. Principal Secretary Department of Higher Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009. 4. Vice-Chancellor Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Maha Vidayalaya (SCSVMV) Deemed to be University, Enathur, Kanchipuram - 631 561. 5. Registrar Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Maha Vidyalaya (SCSVMV) Deemed to be University, Enathur, Kanchipuram - 631 561. 6. Controller of Examinations, Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Maha Vidyalaya (SCSVNV) Deemed to be University, Enathur, Kancheepuram - 631 561. G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, Lpp https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.2747 of 2025 W.P.No.2747 of 2025 11.09.2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis