V.M Vinoth Kumar v. The State Of Tamil Nadu
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 07/04/2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR and WMP(MD)No.7220, 7234,7240 and 7222 of 2026 In WP(MD)No.9000 of 2026:
V.M Vinoth Kumar ... Petitioner Vs
1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its., Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries, Secretariat,Chennai.
2. The Commissioner, The Department of Milk Production and Dairy Development, The Tamil Nadu Co-Operative Milk Producer Federation Limited, Avin Illam, Nandanam, Chennai-35.
Theni District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd, No.3/H/1/1, Natesh Apart, Amman Nagar, Nearby Nippon Furniture, P.C.Patti,Theni PRAYER:- Writ Petition,filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of passed by the fourth Respondent vide his proceedings in Na.Ka.No. 1/7
31/Nirvagam/2026 dated 12.03.2026 and quash the same as illegal and consequently direct the Respondents to declare the probation of the petitioner and disburse all other consequential service and monetary benefits within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.
In WP(MD). No.9001 of 2026 K.Harini ... Petitioner Vs.
1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by Its., Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries, Secretariat,Chennai.
2. The Commissioner,, The Department of Milk Production and Dairy Development, The Tamil Nadu Co-Operative Milk Producer Federation Limited, Avin Illam, Nandanam, Chennai-35.
Theni District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd, No.3/H/1/1, Natesh Apart, Amman Nagar,Nearby Nippon Furniture, P.C.Patti,Theni.
PRAYER:-Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of passed by the fourth Respondent vide his proceedings in Na.Ka.No. 31/Nirvagam/2026 dated 12.03.2026 and quash the same as illegal and consequently direct the Respondents to declare the probation of the petitioner and disburse all other consequential service and monetary benefits within the period that may be stipulated by this Honble Court.
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In WP(MD). No.9002 of 2026:
Suresh V, ... Petitioner Vs.
1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its., Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries, Secretariat,Chennai.
2. The Commissioner, The Department of Milk Production and Dairy Development, The Tamil Nadu Co-Operative Milk Producer Federation Limited, Avin Illam, Nandanam, Chennai-35.
Theni District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd, No.3/H/1/1, Natesh Apart, Amman Nagar, Nearby Nippon Furniture, P.C.Patti,Theni.
PRAYER:- Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of passed by the fourth Respondent vide his proceedings in Na.Ka. No. 31/Nirvagam/2026 dated 12.03.2026 and quash the same as illegal and consequently direct the Respondents to declare the probation of the petitioner and disburse all other consequential service and monetary benefits within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.
In WP(MD). No.9003 of 2026 K.Pandian ... Petitioner Vs
1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its., Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries, Secretariat,Chennai..
2. The Commissioner, 3/7
The Department of Milk Production and Dairy Development, The Tamil Nadu Co-Operative Milk Producer Federation Limited, Avin Illam, Nandanam,Chennai-35.
Theni District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd,No.3/H/1/1, Natesh Apart, Amman Nagar, Nearby Nippon Furniture, P.C.Patti,Theni.
PRAYER:-Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of passed by the 4th Respondent vide his proceedings in Na.Ka.No. 31/Nirvagam/2026 dated 12.03.2026 and quash the same as illegal and consequently direct the Respondents to declare the probation of the petitioner and disburse all other consequential service and monetary benefits within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.
In all the writ petitions:
For Petitioners : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s. Ajmal Associates For R1 : Mr.S.Saji Bino Special Government Pleader For R2 to R4 : Mr.Ganesa Prabhu COMMON ORDER The writ petitions have been filed challenging the charge memos issued against the respective petitioners.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioners, after having argued the matters for quite some time, made a request for fixing a time limit for conclusion of the disciplinary proceedings. 4/7
3.Mr.Ganesa Prabhu, learned counsel appearing for the respondents 2 to 4, on instructions, submitted that the respondents 2 to 4 would conclude the enquiry proceedings and pass appropriate orders within a period of three months.
4. In the light of the above, without going into the merits of the matters, these writ petitions are disposed of directing the petitioners to submit their explanations in response to the charge memos within a period of four weeks from today. On receipt of the explanations submitted by the petitioners, the fourth respondent shall conclude the disciplinary proceedings within a period of three months from the date of receipt of explanations submitted by the petitioners. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 07.04.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No CM 5/7
TO The Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries, Secretariat, Chennai..
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