W.P.No.10102 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25.03.2025 Coram THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN W.P.No.10102 of 2025 S.Krishnakumar ... Petitioner -Versus- The Director General of Police, Dr.RadhakrishnanSalai, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004. ... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent herein namely the Director General of Police, Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004, to pass orders on appeal petition dated 12.11.2024 along with petitioner representation dated 20.01.2025 submitted by the petitioner within a time- frame that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.K.S.Govinda Prasad For Respondent : Mr.M.Shahjahan, Special Government Pleader ORDER The writ petition has been filed in the nature of a mandamus seeking a 1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.10102 of 2025 direction against the respondent namely the Director General of Police to examine and pass order on the revision petition dated 12.11.2024 and the representation given by the petitioner on 20.01.2025 within a specific time period. 2. In the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, it had been stated that the petitioner was working as Head Constable at T4, Maduravoyal Police Station (Crime Branch). A complaint had been received against him and a charge memo had been issued. An enquiry was conducted. Punishment of postponement of increment for one year which shall not operate to postpone future increments in the post. Thereafter, the petitioner had filed an appeal. In the appeal, a modification was made and the order of compulsory retirement was passed. Questioning that particular order, the petitioner had filed a revision before the respondent on 12.11.2024. 3. Heard the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondent. 4. The respondent may examine the facts and circumstances surrounding the nature of charge alleged against the petitioner and also the enquiry report 2 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.10102 of 2025 and the evidence submitted during the course of enquiry. He may also examine whether the modification of punishment to compulsory retirement was proportionate to the nature of charges levelled and thereafter pass appropriate orders. The orders may be passed within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. The Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 25.03.2025 nl Index : Yes/No Speaking order/Non speaking order Neutral Citation : Yes/No To The Director General of Police, Dr.RadhakrishnanSalai, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004. 3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.10102 of 2025 C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J. nl W.P.No.10102 of 2025 4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.10102 of 2025 25.03.2025 5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis