Madras High CourtWP/20972/2023disposed of

K.K.Anandan v. The State Of Tamilnadu

2023-07-17Honourable Mr Justice N. Sathish Kumar4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 17.07.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUIMAR K.K.Anandan .. Petitioner

Versus

1.The State of Tamil Nadu Rep by its Secretary to Government Transport Department Fort St.George Chennai - 600 009 2.The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation Pallavan House, Chennai - 600 002 3.The Depot Manager Metropolitan Transport Corporation Ambattur Depot, Chennai - 600 002 .. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to provide the writ petitioner the alternative job of "Time Keeper" in the Metropolitan Transport Corporation on the ground of Disability Certificate issued by the Medical Board based on the petitioner's representation dated 30.05.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.I.Jesu For Respondents : Mr.P.Baladandayutham for R1 Special Government Pleader Mr.R.Balaji for R2 & R3 1/4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to provide the writ petitioner the alternative job of "Time Keeper" in the Metropolitan Transport Corporation on the ground of Disability Certificate issued by the Medical Board based on the petitioner's representation dated 30.05.2023.

2. The facts of the present case is that petitioner was working as a Conductor in the respondent Corporation. During the course of employment, he met with accident due to which he lost his left index fingers and the Medical Board has given him unfit certificate to continue his conductor job. Hence, for a short period, he was given the job of time keeper from 13.09.2019 to 23.03.2023 and thereafter, he was not permitted to do any job. Hence, the petitioner gave representation on 03.05.2023 to the second respondent seeking to provide the Time Keeper job, which is pending without consideration till date. Hence, this petition.

3.Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record. Considering the limited relief as sought for in this writ petition, this Court is inclined to direct the second respondent to pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of one month from the date of 2/4

receipt of a copy of this Order.

4. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 17.07.2023 dhk Index:Yes/No Internet: Yes/No To 1.The Secretary to Government The State of Tamil Nadu Transport Department Fort St.George Chennai - 600 009 2.The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation Pallavan House, Chennai - 600 002 3.The Depot Manager Metropolitan Transport Corporation Ambattur Depot, Chennai - 600 002 N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.

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