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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J
M.Dhanam – Appellant
Versus
The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai - 625 020. – Respondent
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| 1. challenges show cause notice for lacking 10th standard qualification after 27 years service. (Para 1 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. court considers service length, grants temporary protection pending explanation. (Para 2 , 7 , 8) |
| 3. petitioner cites long service precedent; respondents claim writ premature. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 4. disposes writ with directions for explanation and 30-day stay on adverse order. (Para 9 , 10) |
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed challenging the show cause notice issued by the 3rd respondent in Na.Ka.No.596/2023/Thi-1, dated 18.03.2026, whereby the petitioner has been called upon to show cause as to why he should not be dismissed from service, and to submit his explanation within a period of three days.
2. Heard the learned Counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.
3. A perusal of the impugned show cause notice reveals that the petitioner failed to produce the 10th Standard Certificate, which is an educational requirement introduced under the Tamil Nadu Village Panchayat Secretaries (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2023. The said showcause notice also makes reference to a previous writ petition filed by the petitioner. It i
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