Arumugam v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 10/06/2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR WP(MD). Nos.15507 and 15525 of 2026 and WMP(MD)Nos.11603,11620 and 11621 of 2026 In WP(MD)No.15507 of 2026:

Arumugam ... Petitioner Vs Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor,C.M.D.A. Tower-2, Egmore,Chennai-600 008.

Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., Tiruchirappali District.

3. The District Manager/Deputy Collector, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records in Na.Ka.No.A-1/8152/2026 dated 17.05.2026 on the file of the 3rd respondent and quash the same so far as the petitioner concerned, consequently direct the third respondent to reinstate the 1/5

petitioner into service with continuity of service and all service and monetary benefits within the time frame fixed by this Court. In WP(MD). No.15525 of 2026:

Manoharan ... Petitioner Vs.

Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited, 4th Floor,C.M.D.A.Tower - 2, Egmore,Chennai - 600 008..

Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited, Tiruchirappalli District.

3. The District Manager/DeputY Collector, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited, ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records in Na.Ka. No.A-1/8152/2026 dated 17.05.2026 on the file of the 3rd respondent and quash the same so far as the petitioner concerned, consequently direct the third respondent to reinstate the petitioner into service with continuity of service and all service and monetary benefits within the time frame fixed by this Court. In both petitions:

For Petitioner : Mr.A.P.Muthupandian For Respondent : MR.H.Arumugam 2/5

C O M M O N O R D E R The writ petitions have been filed challenging the very same proceedings whereby the petitioners herein and another person were placed under suspension on the ground that they have been selling liquor in the TASMAC shop at a price higher than the price fixed. An enquiry is initiated on the said allegation and the same is pending. It is not the case of the petitioners that the first respondent is not competent to pass the order of suspension.

2. In the absence of any such allegation on the competence of the authority, who imposed the punishment and in the absence of any malafide attributed for placing the petitioners under suspension, this Court is not inclined to interfere with the impugned orders for the present.

3. Accordingly, both the writ petitions are dismissed. However, the petitioners are granted liberty to submit representations before the first respondent seeking for re-instatement and in case if any such 3/5

representations are submitted, the first respondent shall consider the same in accordance with law. In case, if suspension is continued indefinitely, the petitioners are granted liberty to approach this Court again. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

10.06.2026 CM TO Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor,C.M.D.A. Tower-2, Egmore,Chennai-600 008.

Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., Tiruchirappali District.

3. The District Manager/Deputy Collector, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., 4/5

MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR,J CM WP(MD). Nos.15507 and 15525 of 2026 and WMP(MD)Nos.11603,11620 and 11621 of 2026 Date : 10/06/2026 5/5