Madras High CourtWP(MD)/26057/2023disposed of

Murugan.I v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2023-11-01Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR I.Murugan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Director of Town Panchayat, Office of the Director of Town Panchayat, MRC Nagar, Chennai-28.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to conclude the disciplinary proceeding initiated in pursuant to the charge memo issued by the second respondent vide his proceedings in Na.Ka.No. 7317/2017/E1, dated 23.11.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Mohamed Zamil for M/s.Ajmal Associates 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.S.Shaji Bino Special Government Pleader

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by the Executive Officer of a Town Panchayat seeking a Mandamus to conclude the disciplinary proceedings.

2. The petitioner was issued with a charge memo on 23.11.2018 and an enquiry report was submitted on 15.03.2019. The petitioner has also submitted his explanation to the second show cause notice. Now, the issue is pending with the second respondent, who is the disciplinary authority for passing of final orders.

3. In view of the above said facts, the second respondent is directed to pass final orders with regard to the disciplinary proceedings, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

4. With the above said observation, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

01.11.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To 1.The Principal Secretary to Government, The State of Tamil Nadu, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Director of Town Panchayat, Office of the Director of Town Panchayat, MRC Nagar, Chennai-28.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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