WP No. 40115 of 2016 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-11-2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER WP No. 40115 of 2016 and WMP.No.34174 of 2016 P.Karthikeyan Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Chairman Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, No. 144 Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002. 2.The Superintending Engineer Mettur Electricity Distribution Circle, Mettur Dam 1. 3.The Inspector of Police Vigilance and Anti Corruption Wing, Salem. Respondent(s) PRAYER This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India seeking Writ of certiorari to call calling for the records pertaining to the impugned show cause notice issued by the 2nd respondent vide Ku. Aa 532/Nee. Pi/Vu.3/Ko. O. Na. No.678/2016 dated 17.10.2016 and quash the same. For Petitioner(s): NA https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 40115 of 2016 For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Ramkumar, Standing Counsel for R1 And R2 M/s.R.L.Karthiga, for R3 ORDER This Writ Petition is filed seeking quashment of the impugned show- cause notice issued by the 2 nd respondent vide Ku. Aa. 532/ Nee. Pi /Vu. 3 / Ko. o. Na. No. 678 /2016 dated 17.10.2016. 2. The learned counsel for the respondents submit that the impugned show cause notice was issued by the 2 nd respondent on 17.10.2016, pursuant to which, an enquiry was conducted by the department. The learned counsel further submits that on the very same charges, a Vigilance case against the petitioner is pending trial before the Special Court for trial of case under the Prevention of Corruption Act, Salem. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 40115 of 2016 3. The learned counsel submits that any further action will be taken only after the conclusion of the Vigilance case. 4. In the said circumstance, since the respondents are solely relying on the outcome of the Vigilance case, the present Writ Petition is disposed of, granting liberty to the petitioner to ventilate his grievances after the conclusion of the vigilance case. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. K.SURENDER, J. 10-11-2025 Jai Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No To 1.The Chairman https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 40115 of 2016 Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, No. 144, Anna Salai, Chennai,600 002. 2.The Superintending Engineer Mettur Electricity Distribution Circle, Mettur Dam 1. 3.The Inspector of Police Vigilance and Anti Corruption Wing, Salem. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 40115 of 2016 K.SURENDER, J. jai WP No. 40115 of 2016 10-11-2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis