IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SIRI JAGAN FRIDAY, THE 28TH JANUARY 2011 / 8TH MAGHA 1932 WP(C).No. 38716 of 2010(L) -------------------------- PETITIONER(S): --------------- C.A.PAWJAMA, PLUMBER-CUM-PUMP OPERATOR, GOVERNMENT MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE, THRISSUR-680 004. BY ADV. SRI.B.RAGUNATHAN SRI.G.GOPALAKRISHNA PILLAI SRI.R.SRINATH SRI.VIPIN VARGHESE RESPONDENT(S): --------------- 1. STATE OF KERALA, REPRESENTED BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 001. 2. DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 035. 3. ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES, (SMT.S.UMAMAHESWARI THANKACHI), DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH SERVICES, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 035. 4. DISTRICT MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH, THRISSUR-680 001. 5. SUPERINTENDENT, GOVERNMENT MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE, THRISSUR-680 004. GOVT. PLEADER SRI. SANDESH RAJA THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 28/01/2011, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: S. Siri Jagan, J. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= W.P(C) No. 38716 of 2010 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Dated this, the 28th day of January, 2011. J U D G M E N T The petitioner is working as a Plumber-cum-Pump Operator in the Government Mental Health Center, Thrissur. The petitioner is a physically handicapped person. She has been suspended from service on the allegations of certain misconduct. The petitioner challenges the same. 2. Since I was of opinion that the respondents should complete the disciplinary proceedings expeditiously, I directed the learned Government Pleader to get instructions as to within what time the enquiry proceedings can be completed. The learned Government Pleader submits that the respondents would require 6 months' time to complete the enquiry. 3. I have considered the rival contentions. In the facts and circumstances of the case, I am of opinion that the respondents should complete the disciplinary proceedings within 3 months. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to see that the disciplinary proceedings initiated by suspending the petitioner is completed and taken to its logical conclusion as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. Needless to say the petitioner shall co-operate with the enquiry and be present in the enquiry on all posting days without fail. In the meanwhile, 1st respondent shall consider and pass orders on Ext. P7, a petition filed by the petitioner detailing other grievances relating to W.P(C) No. 38716/2010 -: 2 :- her service, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. Sd/- S. Siri Jagan, Judge. Tds/ [TRUE COPY] P.S TO JUDGE.