S. Sigamani v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.04.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Sigamani ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Pudukkottai Region, Pudukkottai.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to reconsider the punishment of stoppage increment for 2 years with cumulative effect imposed on the petitioner vide order passed by the 1st respondent dated 12.05.2014 based on the judgment passed by the Judicial Magistrate, Pattukkotai in STC.No.526 of 2011 dated 1/4

12.09.2013 and consequently directing the respondents to pass orders re-fixing the petitioner's pay and terminal benefits and further to pay the difference amount in wages and difference amount in terminal benefits within a time based on the petitioners representation dated 19.02.2020. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Anbarasu For Respondents : Mr.K.Jagadeesbalan, Standing Counsel.

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner is working as Driver in the respondent corporation. The bus driven by him was involved in a fatal accident. The petitioner was departmentally dealt with and punishment was imposed on him by the second respondent. The petitioner claims to have obtained honourable acquittal in the criminal prosecution. In the light of the said development, the petitioner wants the punishment to be reconsidered and reviewed. The petitioner has given a representation 2/4

before the first respondent. The first respondent is directed to dispose of the same and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law 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. No costs. 26.04.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ias 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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