T.Prasana Venkatesh v. Tamil Nadu E Governance Agency

ORDER Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the first and second respondents and the learned Special Government Pleader for the third respondent.

¶2Since, the petitioner by the amended prayer had only sought for disposal of the appeal filed by him before the 3rd respondent against the punishment order dated 12.07.2021 and also taking note of the fact that the petitioner had been granted personal hearing on two occasions on 02.11.2022 and 11.07.2023, the petitioner cannot claim that the enquiry conducted by the respondent authorities is in violation of principles of natural justice. Page3 of 5

¶3However, as it is contended that the respondents despite hearing the matter, did not pass order, this Court is of the view that the 3rd respondent is to be directed to consider the appeal dated 09.08.2021 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of two(2) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after issuing notice and also granting opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner.

¶4With the above observation, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 23-01-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MSV Note: Registry is directed to carryout necessary amendment in the cause title in W.P.No.14529 of 2021 and issue order copy to the parties thereafter. Page4 of 5 To

¶1Tamil Nadu E-Governance Agency Rep b y its Chief Executive Officer, No..807, Anna salai, chennai-600 002

¶2Joint Chief Executive officer TamilNadu E-Governance Agency, No.807, Anna salai, chennai-600002

¶3The Principal Secretary to Government, Information Technology Department, and Chairman, Tamil Nadu E-Governance Agency, Secretariat Chennai – 600 009. Page5 of 5

T.VINOD KUMAR, J. MSV WP No. 14529 of 2021 and W.M.P.No.15424 of 2021 23-01-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE T. VINOD KUMAR WP No. 14529 of 2021 and W.M.P.No.15424 of 2021 T.Prasana Venkatesh ..Petitioner Vs 1. Tamil Nadu E-Governance Agency Rep by its Chief Executive Officer, No.807, Anna salai, Chennai-600 002 2. Joint Chief Executive Officer TamilNadu E-Governance Agency, No.807, Anna salai, Chennai-600002 3. The Principal Secretary to Government, Information Technology Department And Chairman, Tamil Nadu E-Governance Agency, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. ..Respondent(s) (R3 is impleaded as per order of this Court in W.M.P.No.22333 of 2021 dated 23.01.2026) Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 3rd respondent to consider the appeal representation dated 09.08.2021 preferred by the petitioner and pass Page2 of 5 appropriate orders as per rules and regulations prevailing at the time of appointment of the petitioner within a prescribed time limit. (Prayer amended as per the order of this Court in W.M.P.No.22334 of 2021 dated 23.01.2026.) For Petitioner: Mr.R.THOMAS For Respondents: MR. P.RAGHUNATHAN FOR R1 AND R2 For M/s.T.S.GOPALAN & CO MRS. V. YAMUNADEVI SGP FOR R-3 (IMPLEADED)