D.Dhanasekaran v. Union Of India

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE C.V. KARTHIKEYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU WP No. 37660 of 2024 AND WMP No. 40716 of 2024 D.Dhanasekaran Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Union of India, Rep. by its Chief Workshop Manager, Carriage and Wagon Works, Perambur, Chennai - 600 023.

2.The Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer (c) / Appellate Authority, Carriage and Wagon Works, Perambur, Chennai - 600 023.

3.The Workshop Manager, (c) Carriage and Wagon Works, Perambur, Chennai - 600 023.

Respondent(s) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records pertaining to the order passed by Hon'ble Central Administrative Tribunal, Chennai Bench in O.A. No.663 of 2013 dated 29.11.2023 in so as the portion of order where it is mentioned in line 8 and 9 of paragraph 9 of the order as 1/4

"Respondents are directed to reinstate the applicant into service with immediate effect after receipt of a copy of the order" is concerned and quash the same and further directs the respondents 1-3 to implement the order passed in O.A. No.663 of 2013 dated 29.11.2023 within a time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.P.Ganesan For Respondents:

Dr.G.Babu Central Government Standing Counsel

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by K.KUMARESH BABU, J.) Challenging the order of dismissal, the petitioner had approached the Central Administrative Tribunal and by an order dated 29.11.2023 finding that the punishment had been imposed in violation of the Principles of Natural Justice, the Tribunal had set aside the order of punishment and directed the respondents to reinstate the petitioner with immediate effect and also conduct a proper enquiry by following due process of law. 2.It is the claim of the petitioner that the petitioner had superannuated even when the order was passed and therefore, there is no question of him being reinstated.

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3.In view that the petitioner had already been superannuated, there shall be a direction to the respondents to complete the fresh enquiry directed by the Tribunal within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.With the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. (C.V.K.J., ) (K.B.J., ) [22.01.2026] Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Speaking / Non-speaking order sli 3/4

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN J.

AND K.KUMARESH BABU J.

sli To 1.The Chief Workshop Manager, Union of India, Carriage and Wagon Works, Perambur, Chennai - 600 023.

2.The Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer (c) / Appellate Authority, Carriage and Wagon Works, Perambur, Chennai - 600 023.

3.The Workshop Manager (c) Carriage and Wagon Works, Perambur, Chennai - 600 023.

4. Central Administrative Tribunal, Chennai Bench.

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