Can a writ court entertain a petition seeking ordinary leave for prisoners if it is filed before the expiry of statutory period? Madras HC answers
“Failure in complying with the Tamil Nadu Suspension of Sentence Rules, 1982 regarding adherence of time limit contemplated is to be construed as lapse, dereliction of duty or negligence, as the case may be and appropriate disciplinary actions are to be initiated against the Officials, who all are responsible for such misconduct”