Deepan M v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P.(MD)No.9811 of 2023 M.Deepan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Madurai Division, Bye-Pass Road, Mdurai.

2.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Madurai Division, Bye-Pass Road, Mdurai.

3.The Branch Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Usilampatti Road, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to give alternative employment to the petition with continuity of service, pay protection and all other attendant benefits. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Saravanan For Respondents : Mr.S.Sivabalaji, Standing Counsel.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner is working as Driver in the respondent corporation. He is suffering from some defect in the vision. He, therefore, seeks alternative employment. If there is defect in the petitioner's vision, it would be unsafe for the passengers. In any event, this decision has to be taken only by the management after getting medical report. The second respondent is directed to refer the petitioner to medical board within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The medical board is directed to offer its report within a period of six weeks thereafter. Copy of the medical report shall be furnished to the petitioner. Based on the medical report, the respondents will take a decision as regards giving alternative employment for the petitioner within a period of two weeks thereafter. 2/4

3.This writ petition is disposed of according. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 15.06.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ias 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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