S.Sivakumar v. The Chief Engineer (Personnel)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN S.Sivakumar ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Chief Engineer, (Personnel) TANGEDCO, 122, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2. The Superintending Engineer, Chennai Electricity Distribution Circle/South-1, TANGEDCO, K.K.Nagar, Chennai - 600 078.

... Respondents Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned order, dated 23.01.2014, passed by the second respondent in his proceedings in Ka. No.340/NiPi.3/Ni.Uu./Ko.VuVe/2016 and to quash the same and consequently directing the respondents to provide a suitable job to the petitioner on compassionate grounds. 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr. S.Mahaveershivaji For Respondents : Mr. David Sunder Singh, Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed challenging the order dated 23.01.2014 passed by the second respondent.

2. Heard the learned counsel for both sides and perused the materials available on record.

3. The petitioner's father, while working as Mazdoor-II, died on 01.07.2011, leaving behind the petitioner, his mother, and two sisters, along with his parents, as his legal representatives. At the time of his demise, the petitioner was a minor. The petitioner's mother made a request for employment on compassionate grounds, but it was rejected by the second respondent. Once again, another application was made seeking employment, but it was also rejected by order dated 23.01.2014, on the ground that the 2/5

petitioner was a minor. Now, the petitioner has sought employment on compassionate grounds.

3. It is seen from the records that after a period of 13 years from the date of his father's demise, the request made by the petitioner cannot be considered. Further, the petitioner filed this Writ Petition after a period of 10 years from the date of rejection of the application. Therefore, this Court finds no infirmity or illegality in the order passed by the second respondent.

4. In the result, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. 23.07.2024 Index:Yes/No kv To

1. The Chief Engineer, (Personnel) TANGEDCO, 122, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2. The Superintending Engineer, Chennai Electricity Distribution Circle/South-1, 3/5

TANGEDCO, K.K.Nagar, Chennai - 600 078.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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