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The Hindu
28-06-2025
- The Hindu
Keelakarai Municipal Commissioner placed under suspension
With only a few days remaining for the retirement of Keelakarai Municipal Commissioner, the official was placed under suspension by higher authorities. In a communication from the Regional Director of Municipal Administration P.M.N. Mujibeer Rahumaan dated June 26, 2025, the information regarding the suspension was informed to the commissioner office. The letter stated that under rule-17(e) of Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1955, Assistant Commissioner R. Renganayake was placed under suspension. Sources said the action was taken because a few cases were booked against the official when she served in Karaikudi.


The Hindu
18-06-2025
- The Hindu
School headmaster transferred in Salem
After a video clip showing girl students of the Panchayat Union Middle School in Kavundampatti, Edappadi block, washing utensils for their headmaster went viral on social media, the headmaster was transferred to another school on Wednesday. An inquiry was conducted with both the headmaster and the students. The District Educational Officer (Elementary), Tharamangalam, transferred M. Jayakumar to the Panchayat Union Middle School in Alachampalayam on administrative grounds. The order also stated that disciplinary proceedings under Rule 17(a) of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1955, had been initiated against him.


New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Chennai dental college HoD suspended over sexual harassment complaints
Under the circumstances, the order said it is necessary to place the professor under suspension from service under sub-rule (e)(1)(i) of Rule 17 of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, with immediate effect and until further orders, pending the framing of charges. The HoD has also been instructed not to leave the headquarters in Chennai without obtaining prior permission from the concerned authority, the order further stated. Meanwhile, sources said the State Women's Rights Commission conducted a two-hour inquiry on Friday with the college principal regarding the functioning of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and related matters. On May 19, The New Indian Express was the first to report on the year-long delay in investigating the complaints. The Directorate of Medical Education and Research has since formed a three-member committee to investigate and submit a report within seven days.