C.Akila v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH W.P.(MD)No.18818 of 2025 C.Akila ... Petitioner -vs1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Additional Chief Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600009.

2. The Director, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Panagal Building, Saidapettai, Chennai - 600015.

3. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Pudukkottai District.

4. The Commissioner, Disciplinary Proceedings Tribunal, Old Collectorate Building, Cantonment Trichy, Trichy District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 4th respondent to expeditiously 1/4

conclude / dispose the Enquiry Proceeding bearing Na.Ka.No. 406/2014/A1 dated 02.01.2015 is deliberately illegal and unconstitutional and it would put petitioner in irreparable loss and untold.

For Petitioner : Mr.Ramesh Mahadev For Respondents : Mr.S.R.A.Ramachandhran Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the fourth respondent to expeditiously conclude / dispose the enquiry proceedings bearing Na.Ka.No. 406/2014/A1 dated 02.01.2015.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

3. Considering the limited relief sought for by the petitioner, this Court directs the respondents to conclude the enquiry pending against the petitioner, as per the procedure contemplated under the applicable Act and Rules, within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is also made clear that this Court has not expressed any of its views with regard to the merits of the matter and that it is open to the respondents to consider the same on its own merits.

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4. With the above observations and directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 11.07.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No sm TO:-

1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600009.

2. The Director, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Panagal Building, Saidapettai, Chennai - 600015.

3. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Pudukkottai District.

4. The Commissioner, Disciplinary Proceedings Tribunal, Old Collectorate Building, Cantonment Trichy, Trichy District.

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VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J.

sm Order made in W.P.(MD)No.18818 of 2025 Dated:

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