IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 10.11.2025 CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P.Nos.31448 and 32760 of 2023 W.P.No.31840 of 2023:-

M.Krishnan ... Petitioner -Vs-

1. The Joint Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, Dharmapuri Region, Dharmapuri.

2. The Deputy Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, (Housing), Vellore Region, Vellore. ...Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records of the charge memo issued by the second respondent in Na.Ka.No.270/2005 E dated 23.11.2005 consequential order of suspension passed by the first respondent in Rc.No.3442/2009 patho dated 13.04.2009 not allowing the petitioner to retire from service and order in Rc.No.3442/2009 patho dated 30.04.2009 quash the same and consequently direct the first respondent to allow the petitioner to retire from service and pay all monetary benefits, monthly pension with statutory interest @ 10 percent per annum from the date of superannuation till payment.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.S.Palaniswamy For Respondents : Mrs.M.Geetha Tamarai Selvan Special Government Pleader W.P.No.33081 of 2023:-

M.Krishnan ... Petitioner -Vs-

1. The Joint Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, Thiruvanamalai Region, Thiruvanamalai.

2. The Deputy Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, (Housing), Vellore Region, Vellore. ...Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records of the charge memo issued by the second respondent in Na.Ka.3315/2009/E(1) dated

20.06.2011 quash the same.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.S.Palaniswamy For Respondents : Dr.S.Suriya Additional Government Pleader

COMMON O RDER

W.P.No.31840 of 2023 has been filed for the issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records of the charge memo issued by the second respondent in Na.Ka.No.270/2005 E dated 23.11.2005 consequential order of suspension passed by the first respondent in Rc.No.3442/2009 patho dated 13.04.2009 not allowing the petitioner to retire from service and order in Rc.No.3442/2009 patho dated 30.04.2009 and to quash the same and consequently direct the first respondent to allow the petitioner to retire from service and pay all monetary benefits, monthly pension with statutory interest @ 10 percent per annum from the date of superannuation till payment.

2. W.P.No.33081 of 2023 has been filed challenging the charge memo dated 20.06.2011 issued by the second respondent.

3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

4. The petitioner was appointed as Senior Inspector in the Co-operative Department and subsequently, promoted to the post of Sub-Registrar of Co- operative Society. The petitioner was deputed as Co-operative Sub Registrar from 03.05.2002 to 02.05.2005 and subsequently, he was transferred as Co- operative Sub-Registrar Veterinary Department from 16.05.2005 to 06.12.2006. The petitioner had attained the age of superannuation on 30.04.2009. While he was working as Co-operative Sub-Registrar, the second respondent had issued charge memos under Section 17(b) of Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies (Disciplinary and Appeal) Rules dated 23.11.2005 and 12.12.2008.

5. The charge memo consisted of eight charges alleging that the petitioner had issued false completion certificate without completing the construction. After conducting the enquiry, the Enquiry Officer found six charges proved and two charges not proved. After receipt of the petitioner’s explanation, no final order was passed and it is pending before the first respondent. Consequently, the petitioner was not permitted to retire on the date of his superannuation and as such, the petitioner filed a writ petition before this Court in W.P.No.7401 of 2009. This Court, by an order dated 23.04.2009, directed the first respondent to pass final order on or before 30.04.20