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C.Pandi v. the District Collector

Madras HC7 Apr 2026WP/13008/2026

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What is this about?

Keywords: disciplinary proceedings delay; writ of mandamus; Article 226 of the Constitution; charge memo Rule 17(b); Na.Ka.A1/26962/2019 dated 14.11.2019; Deputy Tahsildar (Judicial Training); enquiry report dated 18.12.2023; time-bound disposal within one month; District Collector Villupuram; Assistant Commissioner (Excise); Madras High Court; disposed of; no costs.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed of with a direction to the 1st respondent to dispose of the disciplinary proceedings initiated against the petitioner within one month from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; no costs. ¶33

C.Pandi Vs the District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 13008 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 07-04-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA

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WP No. 13008 of 2026

C.Pandi

..Petitioner(s)

The District Collector Moovendar Nagar Villupuram 605 602.

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The Enquiry Officer Assistant Commissioner (Excise) District Collectorate Villupuram 605602.

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..Respondent(s)

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Prayer: This petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of

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India, seeking a writ of mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to conclude the disciplinary proceedings initiated as against the petitioner

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pursuant to the charge memo in Na.Ka.A1/26962/2019 dated 14.11.2019

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within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr. N.U.Pressanna

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For Respondent(s): Mr. T.Chandrasekaran

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Special Government Pleader R1 and R2

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ORDER

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This writ petition is filed for the following relief:

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“To direct the 1st respondent to conclude the disciplinary proceedings initiated as against the petitioner pursuant to the charge memo in Na.Ka.A1/26962/2019 dated 14.11.2019 within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.”

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The case of the petitioner is that while he was serving as a Deputy Tahsildar (Judicial Training) a charge memo under Rule 17 (b) was issued by the 1^st respondent on 14.11.2019. The petitioner would submit that the charges framed are baseless and without proper verification. The petitioner submitted his detailed explanation denying all the charges.

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The case of the petitioner is that the Enquiry Officer has concluded his enquiry and submitted the enquiry report before the 1^st respondent on 18.12.2023, for passing necessary orders. However, to date orders have not been passed. Therefore, the petitioner is before this Court.

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Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and taking

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into consideration the fact that the enquiry report has been filed as early as on 18.12.2023, the 1^st respondent is directed to dispose of the disciplinary proceedings initiated against the petitioner, within a period of 1 month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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