Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5174/2017disposed of

M.Karthirselvan, v. The Managing Director,

2017-03-24Honourable Mr Justice S.S. Sundar2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.03.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD).No.5174 of 2017 and W.M.P.(MD)No.4171 of 2017 M.Kathirselvan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Tvl) Ltd., Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

2. The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

3. The Branch Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., Sankarankovil Depot, Tirunelveli District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to refix the petitioner's seniority on the basis of his date of joining I.e., 02.05.2007 instead of 26.10.2007 by considering his representation dated 17.03.2017.

For Petitioner : Mr. N.Pragalathan For Respondents : Mr.K.Sathiya Singh 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 respondents to refix the petitioner's seniority on the basis of his date of joining i.e., 02.05.2007 instead of 26.10.2007 by considering his representation, dated 17.03.2017.

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

3. Mr.K.Sathiya Singh, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice for the respondents. By consent, the Writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

4. Though the Writ petition is for issuing a positive direction, the learned counsel for the petitioner submit that the petitioner will be satisfied if a direction is issued to the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 17.03.2017.

5. 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 respondents are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 17.03.2017, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order."

6. Accordingly, the Writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AS) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Tvl) Ltd., Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

2. The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

3. The Branch Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., Sankarankovil Depot, Sankarankovil, Tirunelveli District. +1 CC to M/s.K.ESAKKI, Advocate, SR No.17694 +1 CC to M/s.K.SATHIYA SINGH, Advocate, SR No. 17719 PMU PSM/JC/SAR3/10.04.2017/2P/6C ORDER MADE IN W.P.(MD).Nos.5174 of 2017 and W.M.P.(MD)No.4171 of 2017 24.03.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/