M.Ilanchezhian vs The Managing Director TWAD Board - 2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 19869

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 19869

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J
M.Ilanchezhian – Appellant
Versus
The Managing Director TWAD Board – Respondent

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.S.Visvalingam
For the Respondents: Mr.R.Satheesh Standing Counsel

Table of Content
1. prolonged suspension must be justified. (Para 4)
2. arguments regarding the legitimacy of the suspension. (Para 5 , 6)
3. judicial observation on the necessity of suspension. (Para 7 , 8)
4. court's determination on continuation of suspension. (Para 9)
5. final decision for immediate reinstatement. (Para 10)

O R D E R

Mr.R.Satheesh, learned Standing Counsel, 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 Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.

4. This writ petition has been filed challenging the proceedings bearing Proc.No.10187/Estt.(DP)/A2/2024, dated 30.07.2024, issued by the first respondent, whereby the petitioner, who was working as Assistant Executive Engineer, was placed under suspension, on the ground that he was involved in a criminal case vide Crime No.1 of 2023, for the offence under Sections 420, 465, 468, 471, 120(b) I.P.C. In the said criminal case, a charge sheet has already been filed as early as on 22.12.2024 and the same was taken on file by the Court of the Judicial Magistrate No.IV, Madurai, vide C.C

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