Madras High CourtWP(MD)/10236/2023disposed of

Manikandan B v. The General Director

2023-04-27Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.04.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN B.Manikandan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The General Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation By-Pass Road, Madurai.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Dindigul.

3.The Branch Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Cumbum-I branch, Cumbum.

4.The Branch Manager, Kumuli Division, TNSTC Kumuli.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.04.2023 and consequentially, directing the respondents to provide alternative job for the petitioner within a time frame stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Senthilkumar For Respondents : Mr.S.Raja Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The writ petitioner joined the respondent Corporation as driver. He met with an accident in September 2021. He suffered injury on his hip. The petitioner therefore seeks alternative employment. He was referred to the medical board. The opinion of the medical board was not furnished to the petitioner. The petitioner has given a representation in this regard.

3. The second respondent is directed to consider and pass appropriate order on the petition mentioned representation in the light of the opinion of the medical board. The copy of the report of the medical board shall be provided to the petitioner herein. If the opinion is not in favour of the petitioner, the petitioner can question the same also. The order of the second respondent shall be passed within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. 2/4

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 27.04.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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