WMP No. 438 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY W.M.P. No. 438 of 2026 in WP.No.23251 of 2024 V.Sudha ..Petitioner Vs 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 State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary To Government, Tamil Development and Information Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009. 3. The Registrar, Tamil University, Thanjavur-613 010 4. The Member Secretary State Council For Higher Education, Lady Willingdon College Campus, Kamarajar Salai, Triplicane, Chennai-600 005. 5. The Director of Collegiate Education, 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015. 6. The Chairman Teacher Recruitment Board, 3rd and 4th Floors, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.R. Centenary Building DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai-600 006. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WMP No. 438 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 7. The Principal, Government Arts College (Autonomous) Kumbakonam - 612002. ..Respondents For Petitioner: Mr.S.Nedunchezhiyan ORDER This petition is filed to permit the petitioner to implead the Principal, Government Arts College (Autonomous) Kumbakonam Pin 612 002 as party respondent in W.P.No.23251 of 2024. 2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that newly proposed party is necessary and proper party to the writ petition. 3. Considering the nature of averments made in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the proposed party is impleaded as seventh respondent in the writ petition. 4. Mr.A.M.Ayyadurai, the learned Government Advocate takes notice for the seventh respondent and seeks time to get instructions. 4. Post the main writ petition on 12.02.2026. The other respondents shall also file counter affidavit in the meanwhile. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WMP No. 438 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 5. Registry is directed to carry out necessary amendment. 27-01-2026 NSL To 1. The Principal Secretary To Government, The State of Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009. 2. The Secretary To Government, The State of Tamil Nadu, Tamil Development and Information Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009. 3. The Registrar, Tamil University, Thanjavur-613 010 4. The Member Secretary, State Council For Higher Education, Lady Willingdon College Campus, Kamarajar Salai, Triplicane, Chennai-600 005. 5. The Director of Collegiate Education, 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015. 6. The Chairman, Teacher Recruitment Board, 3rd and 4th Floors, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.R. Centenary Building DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai-600 006. 7. The Principal, Government Arts College (Autonomous) Kumbakonam - 612002. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WMP No. 438 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. NSL WMP No. 438 of 2026 in W.P.No.23251 of 2024 27-01-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis