We take into consideration the the minor nature of the infraction, the unexplained delay in initiating disciplinary proceedings, and the fact that the petitioner has already retired from service and we therefore direct that the charge sheet be quashed, and that all disciplinary proceedings initiated thereunder against the writ petitioner / respondent be dropped. The monetary benefits shall be released within a period of 12 weeks from this date. 41. The Writ Appeal is therefore disposed of with above observations. No costs. Index : Yes [C.V.K., J.] & [R.V., J.] NCC smn2 To : Yes 23.09.2025 1.The Divisional Security Commissioner and Disciplinary Authority, Railway Protection Force, Trichirapalli. 2.The Assistant Security Commissioner and Enquiry Officer, Railway Protection Force, Training Centre, Kinder Garden, Kajamalai, Trichirapalli. 3.The Assistant Security Commissioner, Railway Protection Force, Trichirapalli. 4.The Inspector, Railway Police Protection Force, Trichirapalli Junction, Southern Railway, Trichirapalli. C.V.KARTHIKEYAN , J. and R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J. smn2 PRE-DELIVERY JUDGMENT MADE IN W.A.(MD)No.489 of 2020 23.09.2025
2025:MHC:2265 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Date of Reserving the Judgment Date of Pronouncing the Judgment 18.09.2025 23.09.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.A.(MD)No.489 of 2020...
