Madras High CourtWP/13387/2013disposed of

R.Dhanamani, v. The District Collector,

2020-08-21Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 21.08.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI And M.P.Nos.1 and 2 of 2013 R.Dhanamani ... Petitioner Vs.

The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.

... Respondent Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records of the respondent issued in Na.Ka.No.1689/2013/Nee1 dated 26.04.2013 and quash the same and issue a consequential direction to the respondent to reinstate the petitioner in service as Block Development Officer (Village Panchayat) with service and monetary benefits. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Saseetharan For Respondent : Mr.A.N.Thambidurai Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner has filed this petition seeking issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records of the respondent 1/4

issued in Na.Ka.No.1689/2013/Nee1 dated 26.04.2013 and to quash the same and to issue a consequential direction to the respondent to reinstate the petitioner in service as Block Development Officer (Village Panchayat) with service and monetary benefits. 2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader.

3.The case of the petitioner is that while the petitioner was working as Block Development Officer (Village Panchayat) and was due to retire on 30.04.2013, he was served with an order of suspension dated 26.04.2013 by the respondent. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

4.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that without going into the merits of the case, it would suffice, if this Court issues direction to the respondent to conclude the disciplinary proceedings and to settle the eligible terminal benefits to the petitioner.

5.Considering the limited request made by the learned counsel 2/4

appearing for the petitioner, this Court directs the respondent to proceed with the disciplinary proceedings against the petitioner in accordance with law, conclude the disciplinary proceedings and to settle the eligible terminal benefits to the petitioner. 6.The writ petition is accordingly disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 21.08.2020 pri Speaking Order/ Non Speaking Order Index: Yes/ No Internet: Yes/ No To The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.

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M.DHANDAPANI,J.

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