Priyadharshini v. The Assistant Director
Case at a glance
Outcome
Disposed of
In the light of the above, without going into the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of directing the second respondent to conclude the disciplinary proceedings as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
- Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 s. 7
Key paragraphs
- Para 33. While the petitioner was working as Field Surveyor, he was involved in a criminal case, which was registered in Crime No. 4 of 2020 on the file of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department, Madurai, for the offence under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption…
- Para 55. In the light of the above, without going into the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of directing the second respondent to conclude the disciplinary proceedings as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of three months from the…
Judgment
WP(MD). No.15396 of 2026BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 10/06/2026CORAMTHE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMARWP(MD). No.15396 of 2026 Priyadharshini... PetitionerVs1. The Assistant Director, Survey and Land Records, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District.
The Commissioner, Tribunal For Disciplinary Proceedings,5/1b, Vinayaga Nagar, Madurai - 625020.... RespondentsPRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd Respondent to complete the disciplinary proceedings initiated pursuant to the charge memo dated 31.10.2023 in R.O.C.No.A1/98/2023 (TDP.09/2023) within time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.N. Sathishwaran For Respondents : Mr.K.K.Udaya Kumar Government Counsel1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.15396 of 2026ORDER Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.K.K.Udaya Kumar, learned Counsel for Government for the respondents. 2. With consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage.
While the petitioner was working as Field Surveyor, he was involved in a criminal case, which was registered in Crime No. 4 of 2020 on the file of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department, Madurai, for the offence under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. In the light of the said crime, disciplinary proceedings were also initiated and the petitioner was placed on defence before the Tribunal for Disciplinary Proceedings. Accordingly, the Tribunal for Disciplinary Proceedings, that is the second respondent, issued a charge memo vide proceedings in R.O.C.No.A1/98/2023 (TDP.09/2023) dated 31.10.2023. The said proceedings are still pending before the second respondent. As the disciplinary proceedings that were initiated as early as in the year 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.15396 of 20262023 has not been concluded as on date and there is an abnormal delay, the petitioner has approached this Court by filing the present writ petition seeking for expeditious disposal of the disciplinary proceedings.
Mr.K.K.Udaya Kumar, learned Counsel for Government appearing for the respondents submitted that cross-examination of P.W.1 was completed on 08.10.2024and the entire disciplinary proceedings would be concluded expeditiously at any rate within a period of three months.
Operative part
In the light of the above, without going into the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of directing the second respondent to conclude the disciplinary proceedings as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 10.06.2026NCC: Yes/NoIndex: Yes/NoInternet: Yes/NoCM 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.15396 of 2026TO1. The Assistant Director, Survey and Land Records, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District.2. The Commissioner, Tribunal For Disciplinary Proceedings,5/1b, Vinayaga Nagar, Madurai - 625020.4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.15396 of 2026 MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR,J CM WP(MD) No.15396 of 2026 Date : 10/06/20265/5
Questions this judgment answers
What did the Court decide in this case?
The Court recorded the following disposition: In the light of the above, without going into the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of directing the second respondent to conclude the disciplinary proceedings as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order
Which statutory provisions did this judgment involve?
Constitution of India — art. 226; Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 — s. 7.
Precedent status how later indexed judgments have treated this case
No known negative treatment found in the Courts & Cases corpus.
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