R Gopalakrishnan And 16 Others v. Mr. Shunchonnagm Jadak Chiru, I.A.S., And 4 Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN and SUB.A.No.1127 of 2025

1. R Gopalakrishnan Senior Tradesman (TR-1744), Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited (TNSTC), Villupuram Division, Cuddalore Branch-I, Cuddalore Region, Cuddalore 607 101.

2. S.Sivapragasam, Senior Tradesman (Tr-1741), Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited (TNSTC), Villupuram Division, Cuddalore FC Unit, Cuddalore Region, Cuddalore 607101.

3. R.Gnanavel, Assistant Tradesman (TR-1982), Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited (TNSTC), Villupuram Division, Panruti Branch, Cuddalore Region, Panruti 607106.

4. P.Raveendran, Assistant Tradesman (TR-2142), Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited (TNSTC), Villupuram Division, Cuddalore Tech Section, Cuddalore Region, Cuddalore -607 101.

5. S.Thanigai Velu, Senior Tradesman (TR-1624), 1/7

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited (TNSTC), Tindivanam Branch, Villupuram Region and Division, Tindivanam, Villupuram 604 001.

6. S.Mohamed Rafi, Senior Tradesman (TR-51243), Metro Politian Transport Corporation Limited, Adambakkam Branch, Chennai 600 088.

7. V.Velu, Senior Tradesman (A-24770), Metro Politian Transport Corporation Limited, Adyar Branch, Chennai 600 020.

8. K.Selvapandian, Senior Tradesman (A-24696), Metro Politian Transport Corporation Limited, Thiruvanmiyur Branch, Chennai 600 041.

9. R.Chezhiyan, Assistant Tradesman (T-50253), Metro Politian Transport Corporation Limited, Tondiarpet-I Branch, Chennai 600 081.

10.N.Thirumalai, Senior Tradesman (A-24328), Metro Politian Transport Corporation Limited, Ayyappanthangal Branch, Chennai 600 056.

11.M.Venkatesan, Senior Tradesman (TR-5312), Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited (TNSTC), Dharmapuri R.C. Unit, Salem Division, Dharmapuri Region, Dharmapuri -636 705.

12.G.Palanisamy, Senior Tradesman (TR-5423), Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited (TNSTC), Dharmapuri R.C. Unit, Salem Division, Dharmapuri Region, Dharmapuri - 636 705.

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13.S.Janarthanan, Senior Tradesman (TR-5473), Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited (TNSTC), Dharmapuri R.C. Unit, Salem Division, Dharmapuri Region, Dharmapuri - 636 705.

14.V.Lingesh Prabu, Senior Tradesman (TR-5501), Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited (TNSTC), Dharmapuri R.C. Unit, Salem Division, Dharmapuri Region, Dharmapuri - 636 705.

15.S.Sritharan, Senior Tradesman (TR-5323), Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited (TNSTC), Krishnagiri Mufusal Branch, Dharmapuri Region, Krishnagiri - 635 001.

16.J.Ravishankar, Senior Tradesman (TR-5306), Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited (TNSTC), Thirupathur Branch, Dharmapuri Region, Thirupathur - 6 17.S.Ammasi, Senior Tradesman (TR-5276), Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited (TNSTC), Dharmapuri R.C. Unit, Salem Division, Dharmapuri Region, Dharmapuri -636 705.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Mr. Shunchonnagm Jadak Chiru, I.A.S., The Chief Secretary to Government/ The Additional Secretary to Government, Transport Department, 3/7

Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

2. Tmt. R.Lilli, I.A.S., The Additional Secretary to Government, (InCharge), Transport Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

3. Mr. K.Gunasekaran, B.E., M.B.A., BGL, Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation Limited, Villupuram Division, Villupuram, Salamedu, Vazhutha Reddy Post, Villupuram -605 602.

4. Dr. T.Prabhu Shankar, I.A.S., Managing Director, Metro Politian Transport Corporation, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 114.

5. Mr. V.Gunasekaran, B.E., Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation Limited, Dharmapuri Region, Salem Ramakrishna Salai, Salem 635 007.

..Contemnor(s) Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, praying to punish the respondents for disobedience of the order dated 06.06.2025 passed by this Hon'ble Court in W.P.No. 18551 of 2025. For Petitioner(s):

M/s. M.VIJAYAKUMAR For Contemnor(s):

Mr.R.Kumaravel, AGP for R1 & R2 M.Aswin Standing Counsel for R3 Mr.R.Balaji Standing Counsel for R4 K.Raja Standing Counsel for R5 ***** 4/7

ORDER

This Contempt Petition has been filed to punish the respondents for disobedience of the order dated 06.06.2025 passed by this Hon'ble Court in W.P.No. 18551 of 2025.

2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioners, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 & 2 and the learned Standing Counsels appearing for the respondents 3 to 5. 3.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 & 2 would submit that the directions of this Court has been complied with.

4.Recording the above submission of the learned Additional Government Pleader, this Contempt Petition is closed. However, the petitioners are at liberty to challenge the order passed by the respondent, if they aggrieved. Consequently, connected Sub Application is also closed. 05-02-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes kmi 5/7

To 1.

Mr. Shunchonnagm Jadak Chiru, I.A.S., The Chief Secretary to Government/ The Additional Secretary to Government, Transport Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

2.

Tmt. R.Lilli, I.A.S., The Additional Secretary to Government, (In-Charge), Transport Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

3.

Mr. K.Gunasekaran, B.E., M.B.A., BGL, Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation Limited, Villupuram Division, Villupuram, Salamedu, Vazhutha Reddy Post, Villupuram -605 602.

4.

Dr. T.Prabhu Shankar, I.A.S., Managing Director, Metro Politian Transport Corporation, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 114.

5.

Mr. V.Gunasekaran, B.E., Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation Limited, Dharmapuri Region, Salem Ramakrishna Salai, Salem 635 007.

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