3.On instructions, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent Nos.1, 2 and 4 made a submission that the departmental disciplinary proceedings were initiated against the writ petitioner by framing charges under Rule 8(2) of the Tamil Nadu Municipal Service (Discipline and Appeal) Rules 1970. The enquiry proceedings were conducted and the Enquiry Officer also submitted a report holding that the charges against the writ petitioner is proved. Thus, the related municipal records and further particulars were sent to the Government towards finalization of the charges. It is further stated that “based on the report of the appropriate authority (Vigilance), the Government in G.O(2D) No.138, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, dated 07.08.2007 has directed to institute department action against the delinquent officials for irregularities committed in the leasing out of CPR park in violation of rules, the allegation involves pecuniary loss to the exchequer. The charges u/r 8(2) Tamil Nadu Municipal Service (Disciplinary and Appeal) Rules is pending the report from the Enquiry Officer is awaited.”
