Petitioner filed a writ petition seeking a mandatory order for the Vigiance Department to conduct an enquiry against a respondent based on a representation. Court disposed of the petition after noting the employer contemplated holding an enquiry.
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W.P.(MD)No.7600 of 2020
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.08.2020 CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.7600 of 2020
T.Rameshkannan ... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Managing Director,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation (TANGEDCO),
No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai.
2.The Chairman,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO),
No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai.
3.The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption,
Chennai – 600 016.
4.Vazharmathi ... Respondents
Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 3rd respondents to conduct a detailed enquiry against the 4th respondent based on the complaint of the petitioner dated 27.04.2020.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Premkumar
For Respondents : Mr.S.Angappan, Government Advocate for R3 Mrs.M.Rajeswari For Mr.S.M.S.Johnny Basha for R1 & R2 Mr.D.Senthil for R4
O R D E R
Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned standing counsel appearing for the official respondents. The learned counsel appearing for the fourth respondent sought time to file counter.
2.The petitioner has given a representation dated 27.04.2020, demanding action to be taken against the fourth respondent. The learned standing counsel appearing for the employer states even though a complaint has been made based on the newspaper report, the employer is contemplating holding of enquiry. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/
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3.Recording the said submission, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar ()
// True Copy //
/ /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS )
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To:
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption, No.293, MKN Road, Alandur,Chennai – 600 016.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether a Writ of Mandamus should be issued directing the Vigilance Department to conduct an enquiry based on the petitioner's representation.
T.Rameshkannan
The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO)
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO)
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption
Vazharmathi
G.R. Swaminathan
As recorded by the court registry
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