2026:MHC:2998 WA No. 2004 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 3 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 21-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR WA No. 2004 of 2026 and C.M.P.No.17464 of 2026 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009. 2. The Additional Chief Secretary/commissioner Of Revenue Administration Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai-05. 3. The Director Of Collegiate Education Saidapet, Chennai-15. 4. The Principal Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore-01. ..Appellant(s) Vs K Murugadoss S/o. Kannan, Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore-01. ..Respondent(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:2998 WA No. 2004 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 3 To set aside the order dated 07.03.2025 made in WP No.11984 of 2024 and allow the above Writ Appeal. For Appellant(s): Dr.R.Gouri, Government Counsel For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Nedunchezhiyan JUDGMENT (Judgment of the Court was delivered by S.M.Subramaniam J.) Learned Government Counsel and the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that in pursuance to the writ order impugned dated 07.03.2025, the authorities have issued a fresh order on merits. Challenging the said order, the respondent filed another writ petition in W.P.No.17637 of 2026. Thus, the cause does not exist. Consequently, the Writ Appeal stands closed. No costs. The connected miscellaneous petition is closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (N.S.,J.) 21-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No VSI To K Murugadoss S/o. Kannan, Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore-01. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:2998 WA No. 2004 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 3 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. and N.SENTHILKUMAR, J. vsi WA No. 2004 of 2026 21-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis