M.Nagarajan, v. The Government Of Tamilnadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.02.2017

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.VAIDYANATHAN W.P(MD) No.7164 of 2016 and W.M.P(MD)Nos.6069, 6070,6071 and 15715 of 2016 M.Nagarajan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Government of Tamil Nadu, represented by its Principal Secretary to Government, Public Works Department, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2.The Engineer in Chief/Chief Engineer, Chief Water Resources Department, Public Works Department, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3.The Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department, Tirunelveli Circle.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records pertaining to the file of the first respondent in G.O.(D)No.66, Public Works Department, dated 27.2.2015 and to quash the same and consequently to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to permit the Petitioner to retire from service together with all consequential benefits flowing therefrom.

For Petitioner :

M/s.Swarnam J.Rajagopal For Respondents :

Mr.P.Krishnadoss Govt.Advocate

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed, seeking for issuance of a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records pertaining to the file of the first respondent in G.O.(D)No.66, Public Works Department, dated 27.2.2015 and to quash the same and consequently to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to permit the Petitioner to retire from service together with all consequential benefits flowing therefrom.

https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2.Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

3.Even though the Petitioner has challenged the suspension order dated 27.02.2015 passed by the first respondent, the learned counsel for the Petitioner verbally stated before this Court that the departmental action initiated may be completed within the time stipulated by this Court.

4.Taking note of the above submission, the respondents concerned is directed to expedite the enquiry on the disciplinary proceedings initiated against the Petitioner, not adjourning the matter beyond seven working days at any point of time and to complete the same in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, if there is no legal impediment to do so.

6.With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-I) /TRUE COPY/ Sub Assistant Registrar To:

1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Public Works Department, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2.The Engineer in Chief/Chief Engineer, Chief Water Resources Department, Public Works Department, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3.The Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department, Tirunelveli Circle.

+1 cc to M/S.Swarnam J.Rajagopal, ADVOCATE, SR NO:6943 Vsn sva pm pn/15.02.2017/2p/5c W.P(MD) No.7164 of 2016 and W.M.P(MD)Nos.6069, 6070,6071 and 15715 of 2016 07.02.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/