Madras High CourtWP(MD)/23523/2024disposed of

M. Nagarajan v. The Principal Secretary / Transport Commissioner

2024-10-29Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.10.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.23523 of 2024 and W.M.P.(MD).Nos.19908 & 19910 of 2024 M.Nagarajan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Principal Secretary/Transport Commissioner, O/o.The Transport Commissioner, Guindy, Chennai.

2. The Addl. Chief Secretary to Government, Home (Tr.II) Department, Secretariat, Chennai.

3. The Joint Transport Commissioner, O/o.Joint Transport Commissioner, Madurai Region, Madurai.

4. The Deputy Transport Commissioner, O/o.The Deputy Transport Commissioner, Thirunelveli, Thirunelveli District.

5. The Regional Transport Officer, O/o. Regional Transport Office, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

...Respondents

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PRAYER:Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Certiorari, to call for the entire records in connection with the impugned order in Proc.R.No.20352/VA2/2015 dated 27.09.2024 on the file of the 1st respondent and quash the same as illegal. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Srinivasaraghavan for Mr.D.Anbarasu For Respondents : Mr.S.Shaji Bino Special Government Pleader * * * * *

ORDER

The instant writ petition has been filed by a Superintendent working in the Regional Transport Office, challenging his order of suspension dated 27.09.2024.

2. It is the contention of the writ petitioner that he was issued with a charge memo on 29.01.2018 and he submitted his explanation on 26.02.2018. The enquiry was completed on 05.09.2018 and so far final orders have not been passed by the concerned authorities. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

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3. On instructions, the learned Special Government Pleader submits that the second show cause notice has been issued to the writ petitioner on 19.10.2024. The petitioner has appeared in person on 23.10.2024 and sought further time to submit his explanation.

4. On instruction, the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner submits that the petitioner has submitted his explanation to the second show cause notice by way of registered post on 25.10.2024.

5. In view of the above said facts, this Court is directs the first respondent herein to pass final orders in the departmental proceedings within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of explanation from the writ petitioner.

6. With the above said observation, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 29.10.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No gvn 3/4

R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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