Madras High CourtWP/14272/2026disposed of

P. Murughaian, v. The District Collector

2026-04-20Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA P. Murughaian, S/o Panchanathan, No 107, South Street, Venmankondan, Udayarpalayam, Ariyalur District.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Ariyalur District, At Ariyalur.

2. The Assistant Director O/o The District Collector, Ariyalur, Ariyalur District

3. The Block Development Officer Panchayat Union, Tha.Pazhur Union, Ariyalur and District.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.03.2026 and thereby direct the respondents to reinstate the petitioner into service from 31.12.2025 with all consequential monetary and other service benefits. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan For Respondent(s):

Mr.P.Balathandayutham, SGP for R1-2 Mrs.P.Vijaya Devi, GA for R3

ORDER

The petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.03.2026 and thereby direct the respondents to reinstate the petitioner into service from 31.12.2025 with all consequential monetary and other service benefits.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that he was appointed as Panchayat Secretary on 31.03.2003 and his service was regularized by the respondents. While so, on 22.12.2025, a charge memo was issued against him, for which, the petitioner also gave an explanation. But, without conducting any proper enquiry, the third respondent, by proceedings dated 31.12.2025, suspended the petitioner from service.

3. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner made a representation dated 17.03.2026 to the second respondent, for which, there is no response till date. Therefore, the petitioner is before this Court.

4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

5. Considering the relief now sought for by the learned counsel for the

petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.03.2026, on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 20-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa

P.T.ASHA, J.

ssa To 1.The District Collector Ariyalur District, At Ariyalur.

2.The Assistant Director O/o The District Collector, Ariyalur, Ariyalur District 3.The Block Development Officer Panchayat Union, Tha.Pazhur Union, Ariyalur and District.

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