N.Srinivasa Ragavan v. The Managing Director,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.08.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR N.Srinivasa Ragavan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Bye Pass Road, Madurai - 16.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to promote the petitioner as Driving Instructor earmarked for Graduate Drivers in terms of G.O.Ms.No.38 Transport Department dated 13.02.1997 which was implemented by the sister concern Tamilnadu Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., dated 25.01.2013 and in terms of G.O.Ms.No.61 Transport Department dated 30.04.2015. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Govindan For Respondents : Mr.J.Senthil Kumaraiah

ORDER

The petitioner herein is working as a Senior Driver under the second respondent. He has come forward with a Writ Petition seeking promotion to the post of Driving Instructor based on G.O.Ms.No.38, Transport Department dated 13.02.1997.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that as per G.O.Ms. No.38 dated 13.02.1997, the drivers are to be treated on par with the Conductors, while considering promotions. According to him, the petitioner is a graduate and he is eligible for promotion for the post of Driving Instructor and hence, he had also sent a representation to the respondents on 04.05.2019 and the same is pending consideration.

3. The learned counsel for the respondent/Transport Corporation submits that the respondents would consider the representation of the petitioner and pass orders within a period of four weeks.

4. In view of the aforesaid submission and considering the limited scope of the Writ Petition, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the claim

made in the Writ Petition, this Court directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 04.05.2019 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

07.08.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Lm To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Bye Pass Road, Madurai - 16.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar.

K.RAJASEKAR,J.

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