Sureshkumar. P v. The Chief Secretary

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.05.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Sureshkumar ... Petitioner /vs./ 1.The Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, St.George Fort, Chennai 600 009.

2.The Principal Secretary, Education Department, St.George Fort, Chennai 600 009.

3.The Commissioner, School Education Department, DPI Campus, Chennai 600 006.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to provide and appointed the petitioner, a alternative post in Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) or Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) instead of B.T. 1/4

Assistant (Chemistry) and consider the representation dated 06.04.2023 passed necessary order.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sivakumar For Respondents : Mr.M.Senthil Ayyanar Government Advocate

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner is holding the post of B.T.Assistant (Science). Citing his medical condition, he wants alternative employment. The alternative posts, which the petitioner is seeking, are not falling within the Education Department. Therefore, the petitioner is not having any enforceable legal right as such. 3.In these circumstances, the relief sought for by the petitioner cannot be granted. Writ Petition is dismissed, accordingly. No costs. Index : Yes / No 11.05.2023 Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes/No mm 2/4

To 1.The Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, St.George Fort, Chennai 600 009.

2.The Principal Secretary, Education Department, St.George Fort, Chennai 600 009.

3.The Commissioner, School Education Department, DPI Campus, Chennai 600 006.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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