V.Sivasankaran v. Union of India

ORDER By consent of both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶2This petition has been filed for a direction, directing the 2nd Respondent being the Chief Vigilance officer, to initiate the Preliminary enquiry in accordance with law, based on petitioner complaint dated 27.10.2025 within a stipulated time as prescribed in The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, and to take necessary action against the erred officials.

¶3It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner is the president of SPINCO Labour Union (SLU), which is a recognised and registered Trade Union of the fifth respondent. The fifth respondent Mills started functioning and commenced commercial production with effect from 19.03.1984 under the supervision of the respondents 4 and 5 and it is administered by the Government of Puducherry. In order to provide providence to the employees of the 5th respondent spinning mill, the seventh respondent Society was established to provide financial assistance to the employees by way of setting up loan facilities and ensuing Demand Recovery will be deducted by the fifth respondent from the monthly wages/salary of the employees. It is the grievance of the petitioner that the amount deducted by the fifth respondent was not paid to the seventh respondent, as a result of which, the seventh respondent was not able to generate any new loan facility for the employees and the deducted amount during the year 2018-2019 had been misappropriated by the then administrating officials of the 5th respondent. Hence, the petitioner has made a complaint on

27.10.2025 to the second respondent, however, the same was not considered till date. Hence, this writ petition.

¶4Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances, this Court without going into the merits of the case directs the second respondent to consider the complaint of the petitioner dated 27.10.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with after providing opportunities to the aggrieved parties, if any within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

¶6Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 11-03-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1.The Secretary Union of India Ministry of Home affairs, New Delhi.

2.Chief secretary-cum Chief Vigilance Officer Government of Puducherry, Puducherry.

3.Secretary to Co-Operative Societies, Chief Secretariat, Government of Puducherry, Puducherry.

4.The Registrar of Co-Operative Societies Government of Puducherry, V.V.P.Nagar, Thatanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009.

5.Managing Director, (Drawal and Disbursement Officer) Pondicherry Co-operative Spinning Mills, Thirubhuvanai, Pondicherry.

6.Administrator Pondicherry Co-Operative Spinning Mills, Thirubhuvanai Puducherry

7.Administrator The Pondicherry Co-Op Spinning Mill Employees Co-operative Credit Society Ltd. Puducherry. M.DHANDAPANI J. dhk

11-03-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 11-03-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI 1. V.Sivasankaran Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Union of India Represented by its secretary, Ministry of Home affairs, New Delhi. 2.Chief secretary-cum Chief Vigilance Officer Government of Puducherry, Puducherry. 3.Secretary to Co-Operative Societies, Chief Secretariat, Government of Puducherry, Puducherry. 4.The Registrar of Co-Operative Societies Government of Puducherry, V.V.P.Nagar, Thatanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009. 5.Managing Director, (Drawal and Disbursement Officer) Pondicherry Co-operative Spinning Mills, Thirubhuvanai, Pondicherry. 6.Administrator Pondicherry Co-Operative Spinning Mills, Thirubhuvanai Puducherry 7.Administrator The Pondicherry Co-Op Spinning Mill Employees Co-operative Credit Society Ltd. Puducherry. Respondent(s) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the 2nd Respondent being the Chief Vigilance officer, to initiate the Preliminary enquiry in accordance with law, based on petitioner complaint dated 27.10.2025 within a stipulated time as prescribed in The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, and to take necessary action against the erred officials. For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.Balamurugan For Respondent: Mr.V.Vasanthakumar Additional Government Pleader (Puducherry)