4.The respondent has filed counter affidavit and the learned standing counsel for the bank took me through its contents. The prime contention of the learned standing counsel is that the message posted by the petitioner is per se defamatory. The Board of Directors of the Bank includes women IAS officers. The petitioner had described their actions in unflattering terms. As per the conduct Rules and the instruction issued by the management, the act committed by the petitioner constitutes misconduct. Relying on a catena of decisions, the learned Standing Counsel contended that the writ petition is not maintainable. He pressed for its dismissal. 5.I carefully considered the rival contentions and went through the materials on record. The Tamil Nadu Grama Bank (Officers and Employees) Service Regulations, 2019 governs the conduct of the employees of the Bank. Regulations 18 and 20 read as follows:”18.Liability to abide by the regulations and order:every officer or employee shall confirm to and abide by these regulations and shall also observe, comply with and obey and directions which may, from time to time be given to him by any person or persons under whose jurisdiction, superintendence or control he may for the time being be posted. 20.Obligation to promote the Bank's interest:- Every officer or employee shall serve the Bank honestly and faithfully, and shall use his utmost endeavor to promote the interests of the Bank and shall show courtesy and attention in all transactions and dealings with officers of Government, the Bank's constituents and customers.” 3/16