Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28496/2026 of Ravi Vs The Director of Public Healt on 1 October 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
Dated : 01.10.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
WP(MD) NO. 28496 of
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1. Ravi
Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Office of the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Chennai - 600 006
2. The Block Medical Officer
Primary Health Centre
Kandamanur
Theni District
Respondent(s)
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st
respondent to conclude the disciplinary proceedings initiated against the petitioner pursuant to the charge memo dated 22.08.2024, by passing final orders within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner
: Mr.K.Jeyamohan
For Respondents
: Mr.C.Jeganathan
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
By consent, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
2. The petitioner is working as an Assistant in the Health Department. He was issued with a charge memo and is facing disciplinary proceedings. The disciplinary proceedings have been pending for the past two years. Therefore, the petitioner has approached this Court seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to conclude the disciplinary proceedings within a stipulated time.
3. The learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that, in view of the pending disciplinary proceedings, the petitioner has already lost his promotional opportunities. According to him, another panel is likely to be drawn and the petitioner has a good case in the enquiry. However, the enquiry has not been concluded and, therefore, once again, the petitioner's promotional opportunities would be denied.
4. Mr.C.Jeganathan, learned Special Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondents, submits that the enquiry was contemplated against several officers, including the petitioner, and that the enquiry has already been concluded. However, the decision has to be taken by the first respondent/ disciplinary authority and, therefore, all the records have been placed before the first respondent for necessary orders.
5. This Court has considered the rival submissions made and perused the materials placed on record.
6. The Government has already issued directions in G.O. Ms. No. 81, Human Resources Management (N) Department, dated 04.08.2022, fixing the timeline for concluding disciplinary proceedings. In the instant case, it appears that the enquiry has already been concluded. However, final orders have not been passed by the first respondent/ disciplinary authority till date. In view of the same, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the first respondent/disciplinary authority to pass suitable final orders on the enquiry within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.
01.10.2026 mbi Speaking / Non-Speaking order Index: Yes/No NCC: Yes/No Internet: Yes To
1. The Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Office of the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Chennai - 600 006
2. The Block Medical Officer Primary Health Centre Kandamanur Theni District
B.PUGALENDHI, J. mbi W.P.(MD)No.28496 of 2026 01.10.2026