Madras High CourtWP/10893/2017disposed of

State Transport Driver v. State Of Tamilnadu

2017-04-27Honourable Mr Justice M.M.Sundresh3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27.04.2017

CORAM

THE HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH W.P.No.10893 of 2017 State Transport Driver Conductor Technical Staff Trade Union rep. by its General Secretary K.Chinnathambi ..

Petitioner Vs.

1. State of Tamil Nadu rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Transport Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 9.

2. The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Limited, Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai - 2.

3. The Member Secretary and Organizer, 13th Wage Negotiation Committee, Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Limited, Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai - 2.

4. The Commissioner of Labour, No.259, Anna Salai, 4th Floor, DMS Compound, Teynampet, Chennai - 6.

.. Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to permit the representatives of the petitionerTrade Union to participate in the 13th Wage Negotiation Meeting to be held on 28.04.2017 as well as future meetings organized by the third respondent herein.

For Petitioner ..

Mr.C.Munusamy For Respondents ..

Mr.R.A.S.Senthilvel, Addl. Govt. Pleader for R1 & R4

ORDER

Mr.R.A.S.Senthilvel, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for respondents 1 and 4.

2.The petitioner, which is a Trade Union, has come forward to file this writ petition, seeking consideration of the representation so as to enable it to participate in the 13th Wage Negotiation Meeting proposed to be held on 28.04.2017. 3.Unfortunately, the petitioner has come at the last minute. Whether the petitioner is entitled to participate in the meeting or not is the matter to be decided by the third respondent. Therefore, without expressing anything on merits, the petitioner is permitted to appear before the third respondent on the date of negotiation, who would in turn, make a decision in this regard as per law. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.

Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CO) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar mmi To

1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Transport Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 9.

2. The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Limited, Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai - 2.

3. The Member Secretary and Organizer, 13th Wage Negotiation Committee, Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Limited, Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai - 2.

4. The Commissioner of Labour, No.259, Anna Salai, 4th Floor, DMS Compound, Teynampet, Chennai - 6.

+1cc to Mr.C. Munusamy, Advocate Sr. 25657 W.P.No.10893 of 2017 RJ(CO) VR(27/4/2017)