A.Govindasamy v. The Commissioner of Commercial Taxes

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed challenging the impugned charge memo issued by the first respondent vide proceedings dated 21.11.2024 in Ref.No.E1/5136570/2023, whereby two charges were framed against the petitioner.

¶2Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner in detail and perused the affidavit filed in support of this petition.

¶3Though an attempt was made to contend that the charges framed against the petitioner and the criminal case pending against the petitioner arise out of the same facts and circumstances, no material has been placed before this Court to verify the same. All other submissions made before this court, as averred in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, are on the merits of the charges and contend that the charges are baseless and false.

¶4In response to the charge memo, the petitioner has already submitted his explanation as early as on 06.02.2025, and the same is pending consideration before the first respondent. Page3 of 5

¶5On the other hand, Mr.K.K.Udayakumar, learned counsel for Government, on instructions, submitted that an Enquiry Officer had already been appointed on 07.11.2025 to enquire into the charges in question. The records have already been received from the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department. He further submitted that the entire enquiry proceedings will be completed expeditiously.

¶6In light of the above, this Court finds no reason to interfere with the impugned charge memo at this stage. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of, directing the first and second respondents to ensure that the disciplinary proceedings initiated against the petitioner pursuant to the impugned charge memo are concluded as expeditiously as possible, at any rate within a period of four (4) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. Consequently, the connected Writ Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. 10-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order mkn Page4 of 5 To

1.The Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai – 600005

2.The Joint Commissioner, Commercial Taxes Building, Court Complex, Contonment, Tiruchirappalli - 01

3.The Deputy Commissioner, Commercial Taxes Building, Court Complex, Contonment, Tiruchirappalli - 01 WP(MD)oNo.o10973oofo2026 MUMMINENIoSUDHEERoKUMARoJ. mkn WP(MD)oNo.o10973oofo2026 and WMP(MD)oNos.o8551,o8553,o&o8554oofo2026 10-06-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR and WMP(MD) Nos. 8551, 8553, & 8554 of 2026 A.Govindasamy State Tax Officer (now under suspension) Office of the State Tax Officer, Manaparai Assessment Circle, Trichy District ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai – 600005 2. The Joint Commissioner, Commercial Taxes Building, Court Complex, Contonment, Tiruchirappalli - 01 3. The Deputy Commissioner, Commercial Taxes Building, Court Complex, Contonment, Tiruchirappalli - 01 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorari calling for the records pertaining to the impugned charge memo in Ref.No.E1/5136570/2023 dated 21.11.2024 on the file of the first Respondent and quash the same as illegal, arbitrary and unsustainable in law. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Anto Prince, Advocate For Respondent(s): Mr.K.K.Udayakumar, Counsel for Government