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K.Murugesan v. The Principal Secretary To Government

2026-05-29Honourable Mr Justice G. R. Swaminathan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29-05-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G. R. SWAMINATHAN K.Murugesan Driver (Staff No.DR7358) S/o. Kandhasamy, No.3/231-3 Sidumanahalli, Pennagaram, Dharmapuri District -636 810 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The Principal Secretary To Government Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai.

2.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., Salem Division, Dharmapuri Zone, Dharmapuri District.

3.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Salem Division, Dharmapuri Zone, Dharmapuri District.

4.The Branch Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Salem Division, Dharmapuri Zone, Dharmapuri District.

..Respondent(s)

Writ Petition filed under Section 226 of Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd Respondent to consider the Petitioner's representation dated 13.05.2026 and consequently permit the petitioner to continue and resume his duty as Driver under Staff No.DR7358 by allotting duty and allowing him to join duty forthwith. For Petitioner(s):

M/S. G.Kesavan For Respondent(s):

Dr.R.Gouri, G.A., for R1

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner has given a representation dated 13.05.2026 to the third respondent and he wants the authority to permit him to resume his duty as a Driver.

3. The third respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's representation within a period of three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 29-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order PVS

To 1.The Principal Secretary To Government Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai 2.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., Salem Division, Dharmapuri Zone, Dharmapuri District.

3.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Salem Division, Dharmapuri Zone, Dharmapuri District.

4.The Branch Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Salem Division, Dharmapuri Zone, Dharmapuri District.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

PVS 29-05-2026