All Inida Sc/St Association Of Iob Employees Union, v. The Secretary

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19.02.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P.No.1221 of 2024 All India SC/ST Association of IOB Employees' Union, Rep. by its President T.Ravikumar, No.194, Anna Salai 1st Floor, Thousand Light, Chennai - 600 006.

...Petitioner

-Vs1. The Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Union of India, New Delhi - 110 001.

2. The Joint Secretary, Dept. of Financial Service, Ministry of Finance, Union of India, New Delhi - 110 001.

3. The Managing Director/CEO, Indian Overseas Bank, Central Office,

4. The General Manager, HRMD, Indian Overseas Bank, Central Office,

5. The President, All India Overseas Bank Employees' Union, No.763, Anna Salai, ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to consider the representation dated 02.01.2024 given by the petitioner to drop the eligibility criteria mentioned in the terms of settlement for promotion dated 26.10.2023 between the Management and the Union. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Subba Reddy For Respondents For R1 & R2 : Mr.G.Baskaran Central Government Standing Counsel For R3 & R4 : Mr.Adarshlevin For M/s.Gopalan & Co.

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed to direct the third respondent to consider the representation dated 02.01.2024 given by the petitioner to drop the eligibility criteria mentioned in the terms of settlement for promotion dated 26.10.2023 between the Management and the Union. 2.

Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

3.

Considering the limited request made by the petitioner, without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, the third respondent is directed to consider the representation made by the petitioners dated 02.01.2024 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

4.

With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs.

19.02.2024 Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order rts

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, rts To

1. The Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Union of India, New Delhi - 110 001.

2. The Joint Secretary, Dept. of Financial Service, Ministry of Finance, Union of India, New Delhi - 110 001.

3. The Managing Director/CEO, Indian Overseas Bank, Central Office,

4. The General Manager, HRMD, Indian Overseas Bank, Central Office,

5. The President, All India Overseas Bank Employees' Union, No.763, Anna Salai, and W.M.P.No.1221 of 2024 19.02.2024