Ashok Kumar.R v. Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.04.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN R.Ashok Kumar ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Supplies Corporation, Chennai - 600 010.

2.The General Manager (Administration), Tamil Nadu Supplies Corporation, Chennai - 600 010.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to provide alternative employment to the petitioner in an administrative post on account of the petitioner's health condition.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Anand Chandrasekar for M/s.Sarvabhauman Associates For Respondents : Mr.K.R.Badirus Zaman Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner is employed as Shift Engineer in the respondent Corporation. He claims to have acquired disability during his service. The second respondent is directed to refer the petitioner to Medical Board within a period of three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Medical Board shall examine the petitioner and submit its report to the second respondent within five weeks thereafter. Copy of the report of the Medical Board shall be furnished to the petitioner also. The respondents shall take a decision as regards giving alternative employment to the petitioner based on the opinion of the medical report. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

3. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

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1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Supplies Corporation, Chennai - 600 010.

2.The General Manager (Administration), Tamil Nadu Supplies Corporation, Chennai - 600 010.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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