K.Dhesingu v. The State Of Tamilnadu
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 29.06.2022
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM W.P.No.30624 of 2013 & M.P.Nos.1 and 2 of 2013 K.Dhesingu
...Petitioner
..Vs..
1.The State of Tamil Nadu, rep. by its Secretary to Government, Environment and Forest Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.
2.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, (Head of Forest Force), Panagal Building, Chennai-15.
3.The Conservator of Forests, Vellore Circle, Vellore.
...
Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records in impugned dismissal Order No.V/42870/2011-15 dated 09.10.2013 by the 2nd respondent herein and to quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to reinstate the petitioner in to 1/4
service as a Forest Ranger Officer.
For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gandhikumar For Respondent : Mr.M.Bindran Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the writ petitioner made a submission that the impugned order of termination was passed by invoking Rule 17(c)(i)(1) of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules.
2. The writ petitioner was convicted by criminal Court of law and based on the judgment of conviction, the department had initiated action under Rule 17(c)(i)(1) of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules and inflicted the punishment of dismissal from service. The petitioner preferred a criminal appeal against the order of conviction which is sub-judiced before the High Court. Therefore, the petitioner is at liberty to pursue his grievance after the dismissal of criminal appeal which is still pending.
3. Accordingly, the writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 29.06.2022 mrm/psa Index: Yes/No Internet: Yes/No Speaking Order 2/4
To 1.The Secretary, The State of Tamil Nadu, Environment and Forest Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.
2.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, (Head of Forest Force), Panagal Building, Chennai-15.
3.The Conservator of Forests, Vellore Circle, Vellore.
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