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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR
K.R. Soundravalli – Appellant
Versus
State of Tamil Nadu rep.by its Principal Secretary to Government Revenue and Disaster Management Department – Respondent
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| 1. factual background concerning the petitioner's prolonged suspension without ongoing disciplinary action. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 2. requirement for periodic review of suspension and the inadmissibility of indefinite suspension periods. (Para 6 , 7) |
| 3. mandatory direction issued to the authority to perform a formal review of the suspension. (Para 8) |
ORDER :
Mummineni Sudheer Kumar, J.
Mr.K.K.Udayakumar, learned counsel for the Government, takes notice for the respondents.
2. With the consent of both sides, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage.
3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the Government appearing for the respondents.
4. This writ petition has been filed for a mandamus directing the third respondent to revoke the proceedings bearing Rc.A2/13040/2025, dated 24.07.2025, issued by him, whereby the petitioner was placed under suspension consequent upon his involvement in a vigilance and anti-corruption case and his arrest therein.
5. Though the petitioner was placed under suspension as early as on 24.07.2025, as on date no disciplinary proceedings have been initiated nor there is any progress in the vigilance and anti-corr
Government departments are legally obligated to periodically review suspension orders to prevent prolonged, indefinite suspensions that lack progress in disciplinary or criminal proceedings, which ot....
Prolonged government servant suspensions must be reviewed periodically per G.O.Ms.No.81 guidelines, allowing revocation and non-sensitive posting.
Government servants placed under prolonged suspension for criminal charges are entitled to a periodic review of their suspension status by the competent authority in adherence to government guideline....
Government must periodically review suspension orders per guidelines to avoid indefinite suspension without justification.
The court emphasizes the necessity for due process and prompt review regarding governmental suspensions of employees, adhering to established guidelines.
The respondent must review a suspension order according to governmental guidelines, ensuring timely action on representations regarding disciplinary matters.
Suspension of government servants must be reviewed periodically per G.O.Ms.No.81 guidelines to prevent prolonged inaction.
Mandatory review and potential revocation of prolonged government servant suspensions under G.O.Ms.No.81, allowing non-sensitive posting in pending vigilance cases.
Disciplinary authorities must timely review suspensions in accordance with statutory guidelines and ensure prompt initiation of proceedings.
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