1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.03.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.VENKATARAMAN W.P.(MD).No.3032 of 2011 and M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2011 S.Swaminathan, Forest Ranger, Tigers Sanctuary, Mundanthurai, Tirunelveli District. : Petitioner Vs. 1.Deputy Director -cum- Wildlife Warden, Tiger Sanctuary, Ambasamudhiram, Tirunelveli District. 2.Wildlife Warden, Grizzled Giant Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar District. : Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records pertaining to the impugned charge memo issued by the second respondent in Na.Ka.No.6839/2008M, dated 10.08.2010 and quash the same. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Natarajan ORDER The petitioner has come up with the present Writ Petition challenging the charge memo issued by the second respondent dated 10.08.2010 2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner contended that there is no prima facie case made out to frame a charge against the petitioner. 3. However, I am unable to accede to the said contention, since whether there is a prima facie case made out or not is a matter to be decided by the authorities concerned and not by this Court. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 4. Taking such view, I am of the considered view that the present Writ Petition challenging the charge memo is liable to be dismissed and accordingly, dismissed. However, the Enquiry Officer is directed to complete the enquiry, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and forward the report to the authority concerned. After considering the report, the authority concerned is at liberty to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two months thereafter. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is also dismissed. No costs. Sd/- Deputy Registrar(LA) /TRUE COPY/ Assistant Registrar To 1.The Deputy Director -cum- Wildlife Warden, Tiger Sanctuary, Ambasamudhiram, Tirunelveli District. 2.The Wildlife Warden, Grizzled Giant Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar District. +1cc to Mr.P.Natarajan, Advocate SR.No.6670 +1cc to The Special Govt.Pleader SR.No.6983 Order made in W.P.(MD).No.3032 of 2011 Dated:- 16.03.2011 SML PA/24.03.2011/2P/5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/