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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J
P.Padma – Appellant
Versus
Chairman cum Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. challenge against suspension order based on public interest due to viral video. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments about prima facie evidence for suspension and respondents' justification. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. court observations about enqury process and dismissal of the petition. (Para 6) |
| 4. writ petition outcome with dismissal and unfinished enquiry. (Para 7) |
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the order of suspension dated 10.11.2025 passed by the first respondent, thereby the petitioner was placed under suspension from service.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.
3. The petitioner was working as Executive Engineer (Distribution), under the first respondent. While being so, a video was circulated in social media showing her counting currency notes. The video went viral. In view of the same and pursuant to a public interest petition, the petitioner was placed under suspension.
4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that there is absolutely no material to show that the petitioner received any bribe and that the currency counted by her belonged to her personally. While she was c
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