Madras High CourtWP(MD)/370/2017disposed of

A.T.Subramanian, v. The Director Of Agricultural,

2021-03-09Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.370 of 2017 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:09.03.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.(MD)No.370 of 2017 A.T.Subramanian ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Director of Agricultural, Department of Agricultural, Chepauk, Chennai.

2.The Joint Director of Agricultural, Department of Agriculture, Madurai.

3.The Joint Director of Agricultural, Department of Agriculture, Pudukottai.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to expedite the disciplinary proceedings initiated under DCS.1/3890/2004, dated 14.10.2009, initiated under Rule 17(b) of Tamil Nadu Civil Service (D & A) Rule pertaining to take unauthorised leave from service and pass orders within a specific time bound, by giving opportunity to the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.K.R.Laxman For Respondents : Mr.M.Muthugeethayan Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for a direction to the second respondent to expedite the disciplinary proceedings initiated under DCS.1/3890/2004, dated 14.10.2009, under Rule 17(b) of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (D & A) Rules.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the disciplinary proceeding was initiated against the petitioner in the year 2009 under Rule 17(b) of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules 1955. However, even after lapse of eight years, the disciplinary proceeding was not completed. Hence, this Court may issue a direction to the second respondent to conclude the disciplinary proceedings within the time as fixed by this Court.

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3. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents has no serious objection to the said submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner.

4. Considering the above said submissions, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the second respondent to conclude the disciplinary proceedings pending against the petitioner, within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(Writs) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) akv To 1.The Director of Agricultural, Department of Agricultural, Chepauk, Chennai.

2.The Joint Director of Agricultural, Department of Agriculture, Madurai.

3.The Joint Director of Agricultural, Department of Agriculture, Pudukottai.

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