JUDGMENT

(Prayer: Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to drop the proceedings initiated against the petitioner through the 6th respondent in the name of Vishaka Committee violating the provisions mandated in Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 2013, The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 and The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Rules, 2013 considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.03.2022, in the nature and circumstances of the case and in the interest of justice, equity and good conscience.)

1. The Writ of Mandamus has been filed seeking a direction to direct the 3rd respondent to drop the proceedings initiated against the petitioner through the 6th respondent-Internal Complaints Committee in the name of Vishaka Committee violating the provisions mandated in the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 2013, the Sexual Harassment of Woman at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act” for brevity) and the Sexual Harassment of Woman at Workplace Rules, 2013 by considering t