Madras High CourtWP(MD)/578/2020disposed of

P.Umasankar v. The Commissioner Of Social Welfare

2020-01-10Honourable Mr Justice M.S. Ramesh2 pages

W.P.(MD) No.578 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.01.2020

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.578 of 2020 P.Umasankar Petitioner Vs

1. The Commissioner of Social Welfare Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Department Panagal Buildings,Saidapet Chennai - 600 015

2. The Director -cum-Mission Director Integrated Child Development Services Pammal Nallathambi Street Tharamani,Chennai - 600 113 Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to direct the second respondent I.e, the Director cum Mission Director, Integrated Child Development Services Scheme, Chennai to communicate the enquiry report within a specified time frame and direct the first respondent i.e, the Commissioner of Social Welfare, Chennai to pass appropriate orders in the above said disciplinary action on receipt of the petitioner's further representation, within a specified time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Visvalingam For Respondents : Mr.M.Jeyakumar Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

2. The limited prayer sought for in the present writ petition is for a direction to the second respondent to dispose of the disciplinary proceedings initiated against the petitioner under Rule 17(b) of Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline & Appeal Rules) by the Director cum Mission Director, Integrated Child Development Services Scheme, Chennai.

3. It is seen from the records that though the Enquiry Officer has conducted the enquiry on 30.07.2019 and completed it, the petitioner is yet to receive the Enquiry Report, which is essential for disposal of the disciplinary proceedings, it would be appropriate to direct the second respondent to dispose of the disciplinary proceedings initiated against the petitioner expeditiously, within the stipulated time.

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4. In view of the above observations, there shall be a direction to the second respondent to dispose of the disciplinary proceedings initiated against the petitioner, as expeditiously as possible, in any event, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) vrn To

1. The Commissioner of Social Welfare Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Department Panagal Buildings Saidapet,Chennai - 600 015

2. The Director -cum-Mission Director Integrated Child Development Services Pammal Nallathambi Street Tharamani,Chennai - 600 113 +1 CC to M/s.S.VISVALINGAM, Advocate ( SR-1290[F] dated 10/01/2020 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL.GP ( SR-1917[F] dated 20/01/2020 ) W.P.(MD) No.578 of 2020 10.01.2020 SMA/31/01/2020/2P/5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2