IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.GIRI TUESDAY, THE 15TH SEPTEMBER 2009 / 24TH BHADRA 1931 WP(C).No. 21713 of 2009(H) -------------------------- PETITIONER: ------------------ M.T.JOSEPH, S/O.M.T.THOMAS, MAKKOLLIL HOUSE, PUTHUKULANGARA P.O., NEDUMANGAD. BY ADV. MR. A.RAJASIMHAN RESPONDENTS: --------------------- 1. DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF TREASURIES, POWER HOUSE ROAD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 2. J.C.LEELA (ENQUIRY OFFICER) JOINT DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF TREASURIES POWER HOUSE ROAD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 3. DISTRICT TREASURY OFFICER, DISTRICT TREASURY, STATUE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 4. SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. BY GOVERNMENT PLEADER MR. MANOJ KUMAR THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 15/09/2009, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: kkms/ V.GIRI, J. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = = = W.P.(C). No. 21713 OF 2009 = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = = = = Dated this the 15th day of September 2009. JUDGMENT While working as a Junior Accountant in the District Treasury, Thiruvananthapuram, petitioner is placed under suspension as per order dated 25.01.2007. His application for revocation has not been accepted or considered and hence this writ petition. 2. A statement has been filed on behalf of the 4th respondent. Disciplinary proceedings has been initiated against the petitioner as evidenced by Ext.P4(b) memo of charges dated 04.07.2009. Learned Government Pleader points out that along with the petitioner, three other senior officers were also suspended. But they have been reinstated whereas, the petitioner has been continued under suspension. Petitioner alleges that this is discriminatory. 3. Learned Government Pleader submits that senior officers have been reinstated because their lapses have been found to be supervisory. Learned Government Pleader further submits that disciplinary action has been taken against the others also. The submission is recorded. W.P.(C). No. 21713 OF 2009 2 In the facts and circumstances of the case, the respondent shall complete the departmental enquiry initiated against the petitioner pursuant to Ext.P4(b) within 4 months from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. It is made clear that if the enquiry is not completed in the above mentioned period then the petitioner shall be reinstated in service and shall be given suitable post. Petitioner shall extend co-operation for the expeditious completion of the enquiry. (V.GIRI) JUDGE kkms/