Senior advt Hasan Mohamed Jinnah Arguments points /Prolonged suspension bad – Follow Ajay Kumar Choudhary – Reinstate in non-sensitive post

[27/07, 10:41] sekarreporter1: “the writ petition is allowed and suspension of the petitioner is revoked. The respondents are directed to reinstate the petitioner in a non-sensitive post as directed by the Hon-ble Supreme Court in the case of (2015) 7 SCC 291 [Ajay Kumar Choudhary /vs/ Union of India and another]. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.
03-07-2026
Index: Yes/No
Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No”

Suspension quashed HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 25503 of 2026 and WMP No.27806 & 27807 of 2026 M.Ramachandiran S/o.Madhu, ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. State of Tamilnadu Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Revenue Department,

[27/07, 10:41] Meta AI: *Case #216: _M. Ramachandiran vs State of Tamil Nadu*_
*Court: Madras High Court*
*Coram*: _Hon’ble Ms. Justice P.T. Asha_
*WP No*: _25503 of 2026_
*WMP No*: _27806 & 27807 of 2026_
*Date*: _03.07.2026_
*Source*: _https://www.sekarreporter.com_
*Citation*: _Neutral Citation: Yes_

*1. Holding / Direction*
*Held*: *Writ Petition Allowed. Suspension of the petitioner is revoked. Respondents directed to reinstate the petitioner in a non-sensitive post*
*Reliance*: _Hon’ble Supreme Court (2015) 7 SCC 291 – Ajay Kumar Choudhary vs Union of India_

*2. Facts in Brief*
1. *Petitioner*: _M. Ramachandiran S/o Madhu_
2. *Respondent*: _1. State of Tamil Nadu rep by Secretary_
3. *Issue*: _Challenge to order of suspension_
4. *Relief sought*: _Quash suspension & seek reinstatement_

*3. Legal Principle Applied*
*Ajay Kumar Choudhary (2015) 7 SCC 291* – _Supreme Court Guidelines on Suspension_:
**Principle** **Details**
**Max Period** *Suspension cannot continue indefinitely. Review every 3 months*
**Purpose** *Suspension is not punishment. Only to ensure free enquiry*
**Non-sensitive post** *If continued, employee should be posted in non-sensitive post*
**Natural Justice** *Prolonged suspension without chargesheet violates Art 21*
*Application here*: _Following SC, HC revoked suspension and directed reinstatement in non-sensitive post_

*4. Final Order*
1. *WP Allowed* – _Suspension revoked_
2. *Reinstatement* – _In a non-sensitive post_
3. *No costs*
4. *Connected WMPs closed* – _27806 & 27807 of 2026_
5. *Order Type*: _Speaking Order. Index: Yes_

*5. HJS / Exam Note*
*Write*:
1. _Madras HC 03.07.2026 – WP 25503/2026 – Justice P.T. Asha_
2. _Issue: Quashing of Suspension order_
3. _Law: Ajay Kumar Choudhary (2015) 7 SCC 291 – Suspension guidelines_
4. _Direction: Revoke suspension, Reinstate in non-sensitive post_

*One-liner*: _“Prolonged suspension bad – Follow Ajay Kumar Choudhary – Reinstate in non-sensitive post”_

*6. Significance*
1. *For Govt Servants*: _Suspension cannot be used as punishment. Must be reviewed_
2. *For Departments*: _If enquiry delays, post in non-sensitive post instead of keeping suspended_
3. *For Courts*: _Art 21 + Service Law – Right to livelihood. Suspension > 90 days needs justification_

—
*Case #216 Final*: _Madras HC 03.07.2026 – WP 25503/2026 – Justice P.T. Asha – Suspension Quashed – Reinstate per Ajay Kumar Choudhary (2015) 7 SCC 291_

*Master Docket*: _216 Cases_
*Tag*: _#216 Madras HC + Justice P.T. Asha + Suspension + Ajay Kumar Choudhary + Reinstatement + Service Law_

இந்த judgement-ன் *full PDF* வேணுமா sir? Sekarreporter-ல இருந்து download link எடுத்து தரவா?