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S.P.Arumugam (Under Suspension) v. The Commissioner/Director

2024-09-23Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.09.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.22604 of 2024 and W.M.P(MD) no.19150 of 2024 S.P.Arumugam, (Under Suspension), Personal Assistant to Revenue Divisional Officer, Musiri, Thuraiyur, Trichy District.

... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Commissioner/Director, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Directorate, Chepauk, Chennai - 05.

2. The District Collector, Trichy, Trichy District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to revoke the suspension order passed vide his proceedings in R.C.No.A2/13822/2022, dated 18.04.2022 and consequentially to reinstate the petitioner in service by invoking the power conferred under Rule 17(e)(6) of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1955 and by 1/4

considering the petitioner's representation dated 10.09.2024 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates For Respondents : Mr.S.Shaji Bino Special Government Pleader

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a Special Tahsildar, seeking a Mandamus for revocation of his suspension order dated 18.04.2022.

2. The petitioner herein was placed under suspension in contemplation of an enquiry. Charge memo has been issued to the petitioner and enquiry has also been completed. However, final orders are yet to be passed by the second respondent.

3. In view of the fact that the petitioner is placed under suspension for the past 2 1⁄2 of years, the petitioner has sent a representation to the second respondent on 10.09.2024, seeking revocation of the order of suspension. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed. 2/4

4. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

5. Considering the above said facts, the second respondent herein is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 10.09.2024 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently connected Miscellaneous Petition stands closed.

23.09.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi To

1. The Commissioner/Director, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Directorate, Chepauk, Chennai - 05.

2. The District Collector, Trichy, Trichy District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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