2024:MHC:3863 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 21.10.2024 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G. ARUL MURUGAN W.A.No.2260 of 2023 and C.M.P.Nos. 4370 of 2024 & 19440 of 2023

1.The Disciplinary Authority & The Deputy General Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Central Officer, 763, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002.

2.The Appellate Authority &

The General Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Central Officer, 763, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002.

3.The Reviewing Authority &

Executive Director, Indian Overseas Bank, Central Officer, 763, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002.

4.The Chairman & Managing Director, Indian Overseas Bank, Central Officer, 763, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. .. Appellants vs J.Thomas Karunanithi .. Respondent Prayer : Writ Appeal filed under Clause 15 of Letters Patent against order dated 28.04.2023 made in W.P.No.9912 of 2014.

For Appellants : Mr.N.L.Rajah Senior Counsel For Mr.K.Srinivasamurthy For Respondent : Mr.T.Mohan Senior Counsel For Ms.P.Vasuky JUDGMENT (Delivered by Dr. ANITA SUMANTH.,J)

We have heard Mr.N.L.Rajah, learned Senior Counsel appearing for Mr.K.Srinivasamurthy, learned counsel on record for the appellants/India