Writ petition sought mandamus to constitute an independent Tamil Nadu Appellate Tribunal for disciplinary appeals of government employees and police personnel, plus a fixed timeline for enquiries. The Court found the petition motivated and the impleading of private individuals unjustified, dismissing it with costs.
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W.P.(MD)No.29368 of 2025
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 16.10.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN
W.P.(MD)No.29368 of 2025 and
W.M.P.(MD)No.22701 of 2025
Kavalair Kudumba Nala Arakkatalai, Represented through its President, G.Sathya Priya.
... Petitioner
/Vs./
W.P.(MD)No.29368 of 2025
5. C.Kalaiyarasan
6. R.Kathiravan
7. G.Abdul Kathar Ibarahim
... Respondents
PRAYER:- Writ Petition - filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus to directing the 1st respondent to constitute an independent Tamil Nadu Appellate Tribunal (TAT) for Government Employees/Police department to hear and decide appeals and grievances arising out of disciplinary and administrative proceedings initiated by higher officials, and to frame appropriate rules for its constitution and functioning of Tamil Nadu Appellate Tribunal (TAT) by considering the Petitioner's representation dated 13.08.2025, and directing the 1 to 3rd respondents to fix the cut off date for complete the punishment enquiry proceedings with in 6 month time period, within the stipulated time period.
For Petitioner : Mr.G.Sakthi Rao For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilakkumar (R1 & R2) Additional Government Pleader Mr.M.Karunanidhi (R3) Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.)
It is very clear that this petition is motivated, as the prayer is for the constitution of an independent Tribunal to hear and decide appeals and grievances arising out of disciplinary and administrative proceedings initiated by Officials in the Police Department.
[A.S.M.J.,] & [C.K.J.,] 16.10.2025 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No sm
Note: Registry should intimate the Bench in Chambers in regard to the compliance of remittance of costs.
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DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J. AND C.KUMARAPPAN, J.
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To
Order made in W.P.(MD)No.29368 of 2025
Dated: 16.10.2025
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1 issue framed by the court
Should the court direct constitution of a Tamil Nadu Appellate Tribunal for police department disciplinary appeals and a six-month time limit for punishment enquiries?
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Kavalair Kudumba Nala Arakkatalai, represented through its President, G.Sathya Priya
The State of Tamilnadu, rep. by its Chief Secretary
The Secretary, Home Department
The Director General of Police, Law and Order
B.Saravanan
C.Kalaiyarasan
Dr.Anita Sumanth
C.Kumarappan
As recorded by the court registry
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