Madras High Court
WP/4283/2022 of N.Devaraj Vs The Chief Vigilance Officer on 24 September 2026
WP No. 4283 of 2022
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 24-09-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN
WP No. 4283 of 2022
CNR: {HCMA011332502021}
N.Devaraj
13A/3,Kamaraj Nagar, 9th Street, Vyasarpadi, Chennai-600 039.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
Ministry of Shipping, 62B, Vinayagar Koil Street, Venkatapuram, Little Mount, Saidapet, Chennai.
..Respondent(s)
directing the 1st Respondent to conduct a comprehensive enquiry within a time frame and dispose Petitioners complaint dated 28.07.2020 against the 2nd Respondent For Petitioner(s):
Mr.K.Rahul for M/s.Raj And Raj Associates For Respondent(s):
Mr.A.Kumaraguru (SPC) For R1
M/s. Jaishankar Ramakrishnan, For R2
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ORDER
Today, this matter is listed under the caption “For Being Mentioned” at the instance of the Court.
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2. It is seen from the order dated 12.08.2026 made in WP.NO. 4283 of 2022, in the first paragraph of the order, instead of “2nd Respondent”, it has been inadvertently mentioned as “Petitioner”. Similarly, in paragraph No.3.1, at two places, instead of “2nd Respondent”, it has been mentioned as “Petitioner”. Hence, the above order shall be read as follows: “2.The learned counsel appearing for the second respondent would submit that the suspension order has been reviewed and that disciplinary proceedings have also been initiated against the 2nd respondent.
3. At this juncture, the learned counsel appearing for the 2nd respondent would submit that he petitioner has filed this writ petition to complete the investigation in a time bound manner.
3.1. It is the submission of the learned counsel for the 2nd respondent that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) undertook the investigation and that disciplinary proceedings have also been initiated against the 2nd respondent. Ultimately, the 2nd respondent was imposed with the punishment of dismissal from service.”
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3. Registry is directed to carry out the necessary corrections and re-issue copy of the order to the respective learned counsel appearing for the parties on payment of necessary charges. 24-09-2026 JRS To
Ministry of Shipping, 62B, Vinayagar Koil Street, Venkatapuram, Little Mount, Saidapet, Chennai.
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C.KUMARAPPAN, J. JRS WP No. 4283 of 2022 24-09-2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12-08-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN WP No. 4283 of 2022 N.Devaraj 13A/3,Kamaraj Nagar, 9th Street, Vyasarpadi, Chennai-600 039. ..Petitioner(s) Vs
3. The Chief Vigilance Officer Chennai Port Trust, No.1, Rajaji Salai, Chennai-1.
4. K.Poopathy Ministry of Shipping, 62B, Vinayagar Koil Street, Venkatapuram, Little Mount, Saidapet, Chennai. ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st Respondent to conduct a comprehensive enquiry within a time frame and dispose Petitioners complaint dated 28.07.2020 against the 2nd Respondent. For Petitioner(s): No Appearance For Respondent(s): Mr.A.Kumaraguru for R1 SPC Mr.Jai Shankar Ramakrishnan for R2
ORDER
There is no representation on behalf of the petitioner.
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2. The learned counsel appearing for the second respondent would submit that the suspension order has been reviewed and that disciplinary proceedings have also been initiated against the petitioner.
3. At this juncture, the learned counsel appearing for the 2nd respondent would submit that he petitioner has filed this writ petition to complete the investigation in a time bound manner.
3. It is the submission of the learned counsel for the 2nd respondent that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) undertook the investigation and that disciplinary proceedings have also been initiated against the petitioner. Ultimately, the petitioner was imposed with the punishment of dismissal from service.
4. In view of the aforesaid factual position, nothing survives for consideration in this matter. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 12-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Uma
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To
Ministry of Shipping, 62B, Vinayagar Koil Street, Venkatapuram, Little Mount, Saidapet, Chennai.
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C.KUMARAPPAN, J. Uma WP No. 4283 of 2022 12-08-2026
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