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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J
S.Stellabai – Appellant
Versus
The Commissioner of Police Madurai City – Respondent
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| 1. petitioner challenges punishment enhancement without proper inquiry. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments presented regarding procedural violations. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. court's observation on the necessity of inquiry. (Para 7) |
| 4. court quashes the impugned order for non-compliance with procedure. (Para 8) |
| 5. final orders directed for fresh consideration per law. (Para 9) |
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed challenging the impugned order dated 03.12.2022, passed by the first respondent, under which the punishment imposed on the petitioner has been enhanced suo moto by imposing the punishment of postponement of next increment for a period of one year, which shall not operate to postpone for future increments from the punishment of censure awarded by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, North, Madurai City, on 06.06.2022.
2. The petitioner is aggrieved by the impugned order, on the ground that by total non-application of mind to Rule 15A of the Tamil Nadu Police Subordinate Service (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1955, which, according to the petitioner, provides for holding of an enquiry before enhancing the punishment, has not been followed while passing the impugned order
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