1. The prayer in the writ petition is to quash the order of suspension dated 08.12.2010 and direct the respondent to reinstate the petitioner in service with consequential benefits. Mr.K.H.Ravikumar, learned Government Advocate takes notice for respondent.

2. The said suspension order dated 08.12.2010 was passed by the respondent on the ground that a criminal offence is under investigation against the petitioner and others. The allegation was that illegal police practice and robbery case under Prevention of

Corruption Act for obtaining illegal gratification is pending. The said suspension order is passed under Rule 17(e)(2) of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules. The petitioner who is a Sanitary Worker in the Government Hospital in Palacode was therefore kept under suspension from 08.12.2010. The F.I.R. Registered against the petitioner and others are also filed in the typed set of papers.

3. From the perusal of the F.I.R., it is seen that on 09.10.2010 at 02.15 a.m., one Police Head Constable bearing No.1463 viz., C.Napolean who was in charge of police station received a complaint from one John Jeramious, Son of Benjamin belonging to Thenkanikottai Ta