Madras High CourtWP/21096/2015disposed of

A.Muthu Murugesa Pandian, v. The District Collector,

2015-07-14Honourable Mr Justice D. Hariparanthaman2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 14.07.2015

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.HARIPARANTHAMAN Writ Petition No.21096 of 2015 and M.P.Nos.1 and 2 of 2015 A.Muthu Murugesa Pandian ... Petitioner Vs.

The District Collector, Nagapattinam District, Nagapattinam.

... Respondent Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records of the impugned charge memo issued by the respondent in Proceeding Na.Ka.No.4406/2014/A4 dated 28.03.2014 and consequential impugned reversion order passed by the respondent in his proceeding Na.Ka.No.13220/2014/A1 dated 18.06.2015 and quash the same and consequently direct the respondent to retain the petitioner as Tahsildar in Nagapattinam District.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Raja For Respondents : Ms.M.E.Raniselvam Addl.Govt.Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner joined service as Revenue Assistant. Later, he was promoted as Deputy Tahsildar. On 22.07.2013, he was temporarily promoted as Tahsildar.

2. While so, a charge memo dated 28.03.2014 under Rule 17(b) of Tamil Nadu Civil Services (D & A) Rules was issued for certain allegations. The petitioner submitted his explanation denying the charges. However, no final order is passed. In the meantime, the impugned order is passed reverting the petitioner from the post of Tahsildar to Deputy Tahsildar. Hence, the present writ petition.

3. Admittedly, the petitioner is holding the post of Tahsildar for the past two years. In such circumstances, this Court is of the view that the respondent may be directed to conclude the disciplinary proceedings within a stipulated period.

4. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondent to complete the disciplinary proceedings initiated https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

against the petitioner relating to charge memo dated 28.03.2014 and pass final orders within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and till such time, the petitioner shall not be disturbed in the post of Tahsildar. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CS II ) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar To The District Collector, Nagapattinam District, Nagapattinam.

1 cc to Mr.K.Raja, Advocate, Sr. 35615 1 cc to Government Pleader, Sr. 35717 W.P.No.21096 of 2015 KGK (CO) kk 16/7 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/