Madras High CourtWP(MD)/22322/2022disposed of

Muthu .C v. The Additional Secretary / Commissioner Of Revenue Administration

2022-09-22Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

1 W.P.(MD)NO.22322 OF 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.09.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.22322 of 2022 C.Muthu ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Additional Chief Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, O/o.The Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai -5.

2. The District Revenue Officer, O/o.The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent No.1 to pass final order in pursuance to Letter No. Pani5(2) / 60334/2012 dated 26.09.2019 issued by the respondent No.1 and disburse the retirement benefits and pension to the petitioner along with other consequential benefits within the time period stipulated by this Court. 1/4

2 W.P.(MD)NO.22322 OF 2022 For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lajapathi Roy For Respondents: Mr.R.Suresh Kumar, Additional Government Pleader.

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner was working as Village Administrative Officer. He reached the age of superannuation on 31.08.2012. Disciplinary action was pending against him. Therefore he was not allowed to retire. Even second show cause notice was issued in the year 2019, the petitioner's grievance is that till date the matter had not attained finality. Hence as a result, he has been deprived of his terminal benefits. That led to the filing of this writ petition.

3. The respondents are not justified in keeping the disciplinary action pending for all these years. The first respondent is directed to conclude the proceedings and pass 2/4

3 W.P.(MD)NO.22322 OF 2022 appropriate order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve 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 only direction that has been given is that the proceedings must be finalised. This writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs.

22.09.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU To:

1. The Additional Chief Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration, O/o.The Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai -5.

2. The District Revenue Officer, O/o.The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

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4 W.P.(MD)NO.22322 OF 2022 G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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