Ravikumar S v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Ravikumar ... Petitioner Vs The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to conclude the disciplinary proceeding initiated in pursuant to the charge memo issued by the respondent in his proceedings Na.Ka.No. A6/32281/2014 dated 06.06.2020 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates For Respondent : Mr.T.Villavan Kothai Additional Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner is working as Special Tahsildar. A charge memo was issued on 02.06.2020. Enquiry is said to have already been concluded. The petitioner has been served the enquiry report. Further representation has also been submitted. What remains is only passing of final order. The respondent is directed to pass order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. The petitioner is permitted to submit his written arguments to the respondent within a period of two weeks along with a copy of this order.

3.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

29.03.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No MGA Note: Issue Order Copy on 31.03.2023.

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To The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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