2017 (12) TMI 1866

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....t Pleader And  Sri.A.Rajesh JUDGMENT When this matter has been taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is not pressing the first prayer in the Writ Petition. However, the petitioner is pressing the 2nd prayer, which is extracted hereunder:- "Issue a writ of mandamus, order or direction, directing the 2nd respondent to re-in....

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....s not in a position to state as to when the investigation will be complete. 4. Suspension cannot be said to be a punishment. However, prolonged suspension amounts to punishment. In view of the above reason, this Court is of the view that the continued suspension of the petitioner will not be justified in this case. In the said circumstances, the petitioner is entitled to be re-instated in servi....