IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATE: 22.12.2010 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.27977 of 2010 and M.P.No.1 of 2010 Dr.David Raja & Dr.Chandraleka College of Education Run by Dr.David Raja & Dr.Chandraleka Charitable Trust Vengalapuram Village & Post Tirupattur – 635 653. Vellore District, Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Correspondent Dr.Davidraja ... Petitioner. vs. 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary Higher Education Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 2. The Director of Collegiate Education College Road, Chennai – 600 006. ... Respondents. Prayer: Petition filed seeking for a writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to process the petitioner's application dated 04.10.2010 for declaration of minority status. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Rabu Manohar For Respondents : Mrs.Dakshayani Reddy Addl.Govt.Pleader O R D E R Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. 2. At this stage of the hearing of the writ petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the first respondent is directed to consider the application of the petitioner dated 04.10.2010, on merits, within a specified period. 3. The learned counsels appearing on behalf of the respondents, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels, appearing on either side, the first respondent is directed to consider the application of the petitioner, dated 04.10.2010 and pass appropriate orders thereon, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/ Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar ar To 1. The Secretary Government of Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 2. The Director of Collegiate Education College Road, Chennai – 600 006. +1cc to Govt. Pleader Sr 91579 +1cc to Mr.B.Rabu Manohar Sr 91663 KM(CO) km/7.1. Writ Petition No.27977 of 2010 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/