The court dismissed the writ petition challenging the petitioner's dismissal from service based on a criminal conviction. The court held that since only the sentence was suspended and the conviction remained, the dismissal was justified.
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W.P.No.11627 of 2024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 29.04.2024
CORAM :
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY
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Dr.P.Baskar Suresh Kumar .. Petitioner
Versus
The Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamilnadu, St.George Fort, Chennai - 600 009. .. Respondent
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to dispose petitioner representation, dated 05.01.2024.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Doraiswamy
For Respondent : Mr.E.Sundaram, Government Advocate
ORDER
This petition is filed seeking for a direction to the respondent to
dispose of the petitioner's representation, dated 05.01.2024.
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shall be no order as to costs.
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Index : yes Speaking order Neutral Citation : no grs
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To
The Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamilnadu, St.George Fort, Chennai - 600 009.
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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner's dismissal from service on account of conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act is valid despite suspension of sentence?
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Dr.P.Baskar Suresh Kumar
The Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamilnadu
D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY
As recorded by the court registry
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