V.Karthikeyan v. The Chairman

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-03-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR AND WMP NO. 3204 OF 2025 V.Karthikeyan Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Chairman State Level Scrutiny Committee-III/ And Additional Secretary To Government, Adi Dravidar And Tribal Welfare(CV-4) Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9 2.The General Manager HRM Indian Bank, Royapettah, Chennai-14 Respondent(s) PRAYER calling for the records of the 1st respondent in its SLSC Enquiry summon Letter No.9219/CV-4(2)/2014-14 dated 08.01.2025 and quash the same verification

process and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to forthwith release Full Pension, Gratuity, Earned Leave Encashment and other admissible and terminal benefits by duly confirming the petitioner's services. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Magesh For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.Selvendran SGP For R1 No Appearance R2

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) The learned counsel for the petitioner on instruction has chosen to withdraw the writ petition, and an endorsement to the effect has been made in the case bundle.

2. The Status report filed by the 1 st respondents reveals certain facts and circumstances, particularly in paragraphs 14 and 15, which read as follows: "14. It is respectfully submitted that the State Level Scrutiny Committee has already concluded that the Kondareddis community claim of petitioner's sibling Thiru.V.Asokan S/o Thiru.N.Venkatasamy as Not Genuine vide Proceedings No.542/CV-4(2)/2015 dated 07.06.2024.

15. It is respectfully submitted that on receipt of the report of Deputy Superintendent of Police, Social Justice and Human Rights Wing, SC/ST Cell, Tirupur, the State Level Scrutiny Committee has sent summon dated 08.01.2025 to the petitioner to appear before the committee on 24.01.2025 for giving opportunity to the petitioner and to submit relevant documents to substantiate his community claim."

3. In light of the above status report, the authorities are at liberty to pursue all further actions in the manner known to law.

4. With this liberty, the Writ Petition stands dismissed as withdrawn. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs. (S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J.)(K.RAJASEKAR J.) 06-03-2025 Jeni Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.The Chairman State Level Scrutiny Committee-III, And Additional Secretary To Government, Adi Dravidar And Tribal Welfare(CV-4) Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-9 2.The General Manager HRM Indian Bank Royapettah, Chennai-14

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J.

AND K.RAJASEKAR J.

Jeni 06-03-2025