Mohd Varis v. The Appellate Authority

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking a writ of certiorarified mandamus, to quash the impugned Charge Memo in DO-DA-GM(SKS)- VIG-11327-2026-27 dated 17.06.2026 on the file of the respondent No.2 and for consequential direction to the respondent No.2 to issue the charge memo as per section 6 (3) of the Indian Overseas Bank Officer Employees (Discipline and Appeal) Regulations, 1976, afresh along with the list of documents and the list of witnesses to the petitioner within the time period stipulated by this Court.

¶2When the matter is taken up for admission, Mr.N.Dilip Kumar, learned counsel took notice for the respondents and on instructions submitted that the respondents would strictly comply with the requirement of Regulation 6(3) of Indian Overseas Bank officers/ Employees (Discipline and appeal) Regulations, 1976, and furnish all the documents, the list of witnesses and their statements wherever possible and in case, if it is not possible to furnish any such particulars, the petitioner would be permitted to peruse the documents in terms of proviso to Regulation 6(3) of Indian Overseas Bank officers/ Employees (Discipline and appeal) Regulations, 1976 and it is on compliance with the same only, the petitioner can submit his explanation.

¶3In the light of the above, this Court does not see any reason to further dwell into the matter. Accordingly, the statement made by the learned counsel appearing for the respondents is placed on record.

¶4Once the respondents comply with the requirements of Regulation 6(3) of Indian Overseas Bank officers/ Employees (Discipline and appeal) Regulations, 1976, the petitioner shall submit his explanation within fifteen days thereafter. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

16.07.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No CM To,

¶1The Appellate Authority, Indian Overseas Bank, Central Office, No.763, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

¶2The General Manager / Disciplinary Authority, Indian Overseas Bank, Central Office, No.763, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

¶3The Assistant General Manager/Then Disciplinary Authority, Indian Overseas Bank, Central Office, No.763, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002..

¶4The Regional Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Regional Office,Karups Tower, Medical College Road, Thanjavur - 613 007. MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR,J CM and WMP(MD)Nos.14937 amd 14938 of 2026 Date : 16/07/2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 16/07/2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR and WMP(MD)Nos.14937 amd 14938 of 2026 Mohd Varis ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Appellate Authority, Indian Overseas Bank, Central Office, No.763, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 2. The General Manager / Disciplinary Authority, Indian Overseas Bank, Central Office, No.763, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 3. The Assistant General Manager/Then Disciplinary Authority, Indian Overseas Bank, Central Office, No.763, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.. 4. The Regional Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Regional Office,Karups Tower, Medical College Road, Thanjavur - 613 007. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for records pertaining to the impugned Charge Memo in DO-DA- GM(SKS)-VIG-11327-2026-27 dated 17.06.2026 on the file of the respondent No.2 and quash the same as illegal and consequently for a direction, directing the respondent No.2 to issue the charge memo as per section 6 (3) of the Indian Overseas Bank Officer Employees (Discipline and Appeal) Regulations, 1976 afresh along with the list of documents and the list of witnesses to the petitioner within the time period stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Aswin Raja Simman For Respondents : Mr.N.Dilip Kumar