R.Ranganathan v. The Assitant Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 22.10.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH W.P.No.29007 of 2024 R.Ranganathan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Assistant Director, TAICO Bank, Chennai.

2.The Chief Executive Officer, TAICO Bank, Mandaivelipakkam, Chennai - 600 028.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to revoke the order of suspension issued by the 2nd respondent dated 21.7.2023 and to reinstate the petitioner into service in the light of the judgment rendered in Honourable Supreme Court of India in Ajaykumar Chowdary case reported in (2015) 7 SCC 291 based on the representation dated 7.8.2024 submitted by the petitioner with all monetary and service benefits.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Nedunchezhiyan For Respondents : Mr.P.Haribabu Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the respondent Bank to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner on 07.08.2024 and to revoke the order of suspension issued by the 2nd respondent dated 21.07.2023 and to reinstate the petitioner into service. 2.Heard Mr.S.Nedunchezhiyan, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.P.Haribabu, learned Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents.

3.The petitioner was working as an Assistant in the respondent Bank. The 2nd respondent through proceedings dated 21.07.2023 placed the petitioner under suspension on grave charges contemplated against the petitioner. 2/4

4.The petitioner submitted a representation dated 07.08.2024, requesting the respondent Bank to revoke the order of suspension and to reinstate the petitioner into service. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court seeking for appropriate directions. 5.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and also the limited relief sought for by the petitioner and without going into the merits of the case, there shall be a direction to the 2nd respondent to deal with the representation made by the petitioner on 07.08.2024 on its own merits and in accordance with law and take a decision, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

6.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No Costs. 22.10.2024 Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Speaking Order / Non Speaking Order ssr 3/4

N. ANAND VENKATESH, J.

ssr To 1.The Assistant Director, TAICO Bank, Chennai.

2.The Chief Executive Officer, TAICO Bank, Mandaivelipakkam, Chennai - 600 028.

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