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A. Balasubramaniyan v. The Managing Director

2025-11-06Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 06.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN A.Balasubramaniyan ... Petitioner -VsThe Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/137, Salamedu, Vazhuthareddy Post, Villupuram.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to provide the petitioner permanent alternative employment with pay protection and continuity of service and all other attendant benefits on par with other employees, in the light of Section 20 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 and on the basis of the medical board recommendations, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.03.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.P.Vijay Nivas For Respondent : Mrs.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for direction directing the respondent to provide the petitioner permanent alternative employment with pay protection and continuity of service and all other attendant benefits on par with other employees, in the light of Section 20 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 and on the basis of the medical board recommendations, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.03.2025.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

3. Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, the respondent is directed to consider the representation dated 13.03.2025 submitted by the petitioner seeking alternative employment by subjecting the petitioner for medical examination and, after issuance of notice to the petitioner and giving him personal opportunity of hearing, to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

4. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

06.11.2025 Internet: Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order Lpp

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, Lpp To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/137, Salamedu, Vazhuthareddy Post, Villupuram.

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