T.Kanniappan, v. Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 03.02.2025 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN T.Kanniappan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Rep. by its Chairman, 800, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2.The Chief Internal Audit Officer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board/BOAB, 800, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of declaration, declaring that the action of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board in not taking into account the temporary services of the petitioner (2.6.82 to 30.11.83) for calculation of qualifying service as per Tamil Nadu Pension Rules 1978 as illegal and accordingly direct the respondent Board to extend the special grade after 20 years of service from 2.6.1982, with consequential benefits including pension and gratuity together with interest at the rate of 12% p.a. from the date of retirement of the petitioner on 31.05.2010, till the amount is actually paid.

For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents : Mr.K.Rajkumar, Standing Counsel for TANGEDCO 1/3

ORDER

Previous adjudication indicates that name of the counsel was ordered to be removed as the petitioner had reportedly taken back the file in 2012. However, there are no records to substantiate the same.

2. The present Writ Petition is closed. However, liberty is given to the petitioner to restore the same, if he wishes to pursue with the remedy in the present writ petition. No costs. 03.02.2025 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order jas To:

1.The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Rep by its Chairman, 800, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2.The Chief Internal Audit Officer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board/BOAB, 800, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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C.SARAVANAN, J.

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