Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4749/2017disposed of

K.Nallamuthu v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport

2017-03-21Honourable Mr Justice S.S. Sundar2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.03.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD).No.4749 of 2017 K.Nallamuthu ..Petitioner Vs.

The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

.. Respondent PRAYER : Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal, dated 27.10.2009 within the time that may be stipulated by this court as against the punishment of increment cut for 2 years with cumulative effect imposed by the General Manager, Pudukottai Region of the respondent corporation.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondent : Mr.D.Sivaraman, Standing Counsel ***

O R D E R

This Writ petition has been filed by the petitioner for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal, dated 27.10.2009 within the time that may be stipulated by this court as against the punishment of increment cut for 2 years with cumulative effect imposed by the General Manager, Pudukottai Region of the respondent corporation.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

3. Mr.D.Sivaraman, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the respondent. By consent, the Writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

4. Considering the limited scope of the request of the learned counsel for the Writ petitioner, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court is inclined to issue the following direction:- "The respondent/Managing Director is directed to dispose of the appeal, dated 27.10.2009, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order."

5. Accordingly, the Writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(RTI) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

+1cc to Mr. D.sivaraman, Advocate Sr.No.16392 +1cc to Mr. A.Rahul, Advocate Sr.No.16564 PMU VB/SKN/RSK/05.04.2017/2P/4C ORDER MADE IN W.P.(MD).No.4749 of 2017 21.03.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/