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B.Venkatesan v. The Secretary to Government

Madras HC4 Jun 2026WP/19207/2026

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Writ of Mandamus; disposal of memorial challenging removal from service; reinstatement grievance after acquittal in criminal case; departmental proceedings; TSP XV Battalion; Director General of Police Tamil Nadu; Secretary to Government Home (Pol.2); Article 226 Constitution of India; three-month timeline direction; no costs; PR No.5/2010 dated 29.06.2011; Rc. No. 11332/AP.3 (1)/2026 dated 26.07.2017; Memorial dated 05.03.2026; High Court of Judicature at Madras; P.T. Asha J.; WP No. 19207 of 2026.

What did the court decide?

The 2nd respondent directed to dispose of the petitioner's Memorial dated 05.03.2026, on merits and in accordance with law, within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; no costs awarded. ¶29

B.Venkatesan Vs The Secretary to Government — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 19207 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 04-06-2026

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CORAM

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

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WP No. 19207 of 2026

B.Venkatesan

..Petitioner(s)

The Secretary to Government Home (Pol.2) Department Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-9.

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The Director General Of Police and Head of Police Force Tamil Nadu Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai-4.

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The Commandant TSP XV Battalion Sundarampalli @ Now Sevoor Veerapuram, Vellore- 632 106.

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..Respondent(s)

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PRAYER: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to pass orders on the Memorial Submitted by the petitioner dated 05.3.2026, challenging the punishment of removal from service imposed by the 3rd respondent in PR No.5/ 2010 dated 29.06.2011, confirmed by the 2nd

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WP No. 19207 of 2026

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Respondent in Rc. No. 11332/AP.3 (1) / 2026 dated 26.07.2017 within a limited time frame as deem fit by this Honble court.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.Alagu Gowtham, for Mr.M.Muthappan For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Prasad, GA for R.1 to R.3.

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:-

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“directing the Respondents to pass orders on the Memorial Submitted

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by the petitioner dated 05.3.2026, challenging the punishment of removal from service imposed by the 3rd respondent in PR No.5/ 2010 dated 29.06.2011, confirmed by the 2nd Respondent in Rc. No. 11332/AP.3 (1) / 2026 dated 26.07.2017 within a limited time frame as deem fit by this Honble court.”

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The main grievance of the petitioner is that, despite being acquitted in the criminal case on the basis of which departmental proceedings were initiated against him and which culminated in the punishment of removal from service, the respondents have failed to reinstate him into service. Further, the Memorial dated 05.03.2026 preferred by the petitioner before the 2nd respondent challenging the order imposing the punishment of removal from service has not been disposed of to date.

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WP No. 19207 of 2026

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3.Heard the learned counsel on either side.

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Considering the limited prayer sought for by the petitioner and the absence of any serious objection from the learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents, the Writ Petition is allowed. The 2^nd respondent is directed to dispose of the Memorial preferred by the petitioner dated 05.03.2026, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

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04-06-2026

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Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SHR To

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