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S.Pachiyannan v. The General Manager

2026-03-18Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha9 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 18-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA AND WP NO. 9610 OF 2026,WP NO. 9617 OF 2026,WP NO. 9621 OF 2026,WMP NO. 10355 OF 2026,WMP NO. 10358 OF 2026,WMP NO. 10359 OF 2026,WMP NO. 10360 OF 2026,WMP NO. 10366 OF 2026,WMP NO. 10369 OF 2026,WMP NO. 10370 OF 2026,WMP NO. 10371 OF 2026 S.Pachiyannan ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The General Manager Corporation Coimbatore Ltd, Coimbatore 43

2. The Assistant Manager (Law-2) The Tamil nadu state Transport, Cooperation Coimbatore Ltd, Coimbatore 43 karuru Branch, Karur ..Respondent(s)

WP No. 9610 of 2026 S.Pachiyannan ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The General Manager Corporation Coimbatore Ltd, Coimbatore 43

2. The Assistant Manager (Law-2) The Tamil nadu state Transport, Cooperation Coimbatore Ltd, Coimbatore 43 karuru Branch, Karur ..Respondent(s) WP No. 9617 of 2026 S.Pachiyannan ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The General Manager Corporation Coimbatore Ltd, Coimbatore 43

2. The Assistant Manager (Law-2) The Tamil nadu state Transport, Cooperation Coimbatore Ltd, Coimbatore 43 Ukkadam , -2 Branch, Coimbatore ..Respondent(s) WP No. 9621 of 2026 S.Pachiyannan ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The General Manager Corporation Coimbatore Ltd, Coimbatore 43

2. The Assistant Manager (Law-2) The Tamil nadu state Transport, Cooperation Coimbatore Ltd, Coimbatore 43

Ukkadam , -2 Branch, Coimbatore ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for records to the impugned order made in proceedings No 1/ G5/ 282/ TNSTC / 2019 dated 29.07.2021 passed by the 3rd respondent and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to grant the annual increment with all consequential benefits including pay revision, arrears and interest. WP No. 9610 of 2026 Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus Calling for records to the impugned order made in proceedings No 1/ G5/ 207 / TNSTC / 2017 dated 08.10.2018 passed by the 3rd respondent and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to grant the annual increment with all consequential benefits including pay revision, arrears and interest.

WP No. 9617 of 2026 Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus Calling for records to the impugned order made in proceedings No 1/ G8A / 1035 / TNSTC / 14 dated 03.07.2015 passed by the 3rd respondent and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to grant the annual increment with all consequential benefits including pay revision, arrears and interest. WP No. 9621 of 2026 Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus Calling for records to the impugned order made in proceedings No 1/ G5/ 20/ TNSTC / 11 dated 22.09.2014 passed by the 3rd respondent and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to grant the annual increment with all consequential benefits including pay revision, arrears and interest. For Petitioner(s):

Mr..K.Karthikeyan For Respondent(s):

Ms.Kavya, Standing Counsel (In all WPs.)

COMMON ORDER WP.No.9607 of 2026 has been filed for the following reliefs:- "calling for records to the impugned order made in proceedings No 1/ G5/ 282/ TNSTC / 2019 dated 29.07.2021 passed by the 3rd respondent and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to grant the annual increment with all consequential benefits including pay revision, arrears and interest."

2.WP.No.9610 of 2026 has been filed for the following reliefs:- "Calling for records to the impugned order made in proceedings No 1/ G5/ 207 / TNSTC / 2017 dated 08.10.2018 passed by the 3rd respondent and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to grant the annual increment with all consequential benefits including pay revision, arrears and interest."

3.WP.No.9617 of 2026 has been filed for the following reliefs:- "Calling for records to the impugned order made in proceedings No 1/ G8A / 1035 / TNSTC / 14 dated 03.07.2015 passed by the 3rd respondent and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to grant the annual increment with all consequential benefits including pay revision, arrears and interest."

4.WP.No.9621 of 2026 has been filed for the following reliefs:- "Calling for records to the impugned order made in proceedings No 1/ G5/ 20/ TNSTC / 11 dated 22.09.2014 passed by the 3rd respondent and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to grant the annual increment with all consequential benefits including pay revision, arrears and interest". Brief Facts:

5.The petitioner was appointed as a Driver in the respondent Corporation on 10.02.2008. While in service, he was subjected to various disciplinary proceedings on several occasions, resulting in the imposition of the following punishments:- (i) Stoppage of six months' annual increment with cumulative effect (vide proceedings dated 22.09.2014) (ii) Postponement of annual increment for two years with cumulative effect (vide proceedings dated 03.07.2015) (iii) Postponement of annual increment for three years with cumulative effect. (vide proceedings dated 08.10.2018) (iv) Postponement of annual increment for five years with cumulative effect (vide proceedings dated 29.07.2021)

6. The petitioner's main grievance is that the aforesaid punishment orders were passed without properly considering his explanation. Aggrieved thereby, the petitioner has approached this Court challenging the said orders.

7. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the records.

8. A mere perusal of the impugned orders would clearly indicate that they have already worked themselves out. Further, the petitioner has not immediately challenged the orders. The first of the order was passed as early as in the year 2014 and the last in the year 2021. Therefore, considering the fact that the impugned orders have already worked themselves out, no useful purpose would be served in entertaining these Writ Petitions. Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are dismissed. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

18-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHR To

1. The General Manager Corporation Coimbatore Ltd, Coimbatore 43

2. The Assistant Manager (Law-2) The Tamil nadu state Transport, Cooperation Coimbatore Ltd, Coimbatore 43 karuru Branch,Karur

P.T.ASHA J.

SHR AND WP NO. 9610 OF 2026,WP NO. 9617 OF 2026,WP NO. 9621 OF 2026,WMP NO. 10355 OF 2026,WMP NO. 10358 OF 2026,WMP NO. 10359 OF 2026,WMP NO. 10360 OF 2026,WMP NO. 10366 OF 2026,WMP NO. 10369 OF 2026,WMP NO. 10370 OF 2026,WMP NO. 10371 OF 2026 18-03-2026