1. The petitioner was appointed as Salesman by the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (hereinafter referred to as 'the TASMAC), in respect of Shop No.5302 at Maduri South, Madurai District. While so, the District Manager conducted a surprise inspection on 21 March, 2014 and found that Gold Strong Beer 650 ML Rum was sold at Rs.110 in stead of Rs.100 and that the liquor was sold at a higher price of Rs.10/-. The respondent, vide his proceedings dated 22 March, 2014, suspended the petitioner from service. The said order is challenged in this Writ Petition.

SUBMISSIONS:

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner, by placing reliance on the order dated 04.08.2014, in W.P.(MD)Nos.12465, 12466, 12467, 12491, 12492, 12493, 12494, 12495, 1340, 1670, 1672, 1673, 1674 and 1675 of 2014, submitted that similar Writ Petitions were disposed of by this Court with a direction to the TASMAC to conduct enquiry and pass final orders.

DISCUSSION:

3. The impugned order was passed on the basis of surprise inspection conducted by the District Manager of TASMAC. The respondent has now made it clear that the impugned order is nothing but suspension order, whereby and whereunder, the