Madras High CourtWP(MD)/13908/2020disposed of

G.Madasamy v. Tamil Nadu Generation And Distribution Corporation

2020-10-07Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.13908 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.10.2020

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P.[MD]No.13908 of 2020 and W.M.P(MD) No.11559 of 2020 G.Madasamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Rep by its Chairman cum Managing Director, TANGEDCO, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai-02.

2.The Chief Engineer (Personnel), TANGEDCO, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai-02.

3.The Chief Engineer, O/o. the Chief Engineer, Tuticorin Thermal Power Station, Tuticorin, Tuticorin District-4.

4.The Superintending Engineer, Purchase and Administration, Tuticorin Thermal Power Station, Tuticorin, Tuticorin District-4.

... Respondents PRAYER : This Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus,directing the first respondent to dispose of the appeal preferred by the petitioner dated 24.09.2020 for granting compassionate appointment to the petitioner in any suitable post within the time frame stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lajapathi Roy For Respondents : Mr.T.Sakthi Kumaran Standing Counsel

O R D E R

By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.13908 of 2020 2.This Writ Petition has been filed to issue appropriate direction to the first respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner dated 24.09.2020 seeking a compassionate appointment. 3.Mr.T.Lajapathi Roy, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has narrated all the relevant facts and his grievances in the appeal dated 24.09.2020. If the said appeal is directed to be disposed of within a stipulated time, the ends of justice could be secured.

4.Mr.T.Sakthi Kumar, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents fairly submits that the appeal was filed only on 24.09.2020 and the same will be disposed of within a period of eight weeks on merits and in accordance with law.

5.In view of the submission made by the learned counsel appearing on either side, this court directs the first respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner on 24.09.2020 within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order on merits and in accordance with law.

6.With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-III) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) cp Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy,shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned. To:- The Chairman cum Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, TANGEDCO, 144, Anna Salai,Chennai-02.

+1 CC to M/s.T.SAKTHIKUMARAN,Advocate(SR-19274[F] dated 07/10/2020 ) +1 CC to M/s.T.LAJAPATHI ROY,Advocate(SR-19470[F] dated 08/10/2020 ) W.P.[MD]No.13908 of 2020 07.10.2020 PK(CO) AP(15/10/2020) 2P 4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2