A Village Administrative Officer suspended in March 2008 shortly before superannuation sought revocation of his suspension and retirement benefits. The court noted the enquiry was completed and directed the second respondent to pass final orders in the disciplinary proceedings within twelve weeks.
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 05.08.2025
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR
W.P.(MD)No.21314 of 2025
S.Ramamoorthy
...Petitioner
Vs
1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.
2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.
3.The Thasildar, Aruppukottai Taluk Office, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.
4.The Inspector of Police, Pandalgudi Police Station, Virudhunagar District. ...Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to revoke petitioner temporary suspension order vide Roc.B1/1585/2008, dated 29.03.2008, and reinstate petitioner in service and allow him to retire after completing his service and grant all retirement monetary benefits to petitioner by considering his representation dated 04.04.2025, and dispose the same within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.
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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Sangili Murugan For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader
ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed by a Village Administrative Officer seeking a mandamus to revoke his suspension order dated 29.03.2008.
2.A perusal of the records reveal that the petitioner was placed under
suspension by way of proceedings dated 29.03.2008, while he was about to attain superannuation on 31.03.2008.
3.The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents has submitted that enquiry as against the petitioner has been completed and a report has been submitted on 20.12.2023. The second respondent is the competent authority to pass orders.
4.Considering the above said facts, the second respondent herein is directed to pass final orders in the disciplinary proceedings within a period of 12 (twelve) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5.With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.
05.08.2025
NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR
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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.
RJR
To
1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.
2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.
3.The Thasildar, Aruppukottai Taluk Office, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.
4.The Inspector of Police, Pandalgudi Police Station, Virudhunagar District.
W.P.(MD)No.21314 of 2025
05.08.2025
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the second respondent can be directed to pass final orders in the disciplinary proceedings against a Village Administrative Officer suspended on the eve of his superannuation.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
S.Ramamoorthy
The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District
The Thasildar, Aruppukottai Taluk Office, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District
The Inspector of Police, Pandalgudi Police Station, Virudhunagar District
R.Vijayakumar
As recorded by the court registry
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