Madras High CourtWP(MD)/7389/2017disposed of

K.Thalapathi Parthiban v. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu

2018-01-08Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.01.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD) No.7389 of 2017 K.Thalapathi Parthiban ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO), 10th Floor, Eastern Wing, NPKRR Maaligai, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai-600002.

2. The Chief Engineer/Personnel, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO), 8th Floor, Eastern Wing, NPKRR Maaligai, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai-600002.

3. The Superintendent, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution, Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO), Virudhunagar division, Near Railway Station, Virudhunagar District.

4. The Superintendent, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution, Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO), Pudukottai Division, Near Old Bus Stand, Pudukottai, Pudukottai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents No.1 and 2 to transfer the petitioner on the medical ground from the fourth respondent office to third respondent office based on the application dated 02.01.2017 and subsequent representation dated 30.03.2017 within a time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karunanidhi For Respondents : Mr.G.Kasinatha Durai For TNEB for R2 to R4 : No Appearance for R1

ORDER

Heard Mr.R.Karunanidhi, learned counsel, appearing for the petitioner and Mr.G.Kasinatha Durai, learned Standing Counsel, appearing for second to fourth respondents.

2.By consent of both the parties, the main writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 3.The petitioner is presently working as Store Supervisor in the office of the fourth respondent. The petitioner met with a major accident on 02.09.2012. He had sustained severe injuries on hand, leg and head. Therefore, the petitioner needs the assistance of his wife. The wife is working as a teacher at Sivakasi, Virudhunagar District. Therefore, the petitioner is put to immense hardship. He has given representation dated 30.03.2017, seeking transfer from the office of the fourth respondent to the office of the third respondent. Considering the physical disability suffered by the petitioner, the second respondent can very well consider the same with sympathy.

4.The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that as on date there are no vacancies in the post of Store Keeper in the office of the third respondent. If such vacancy arises, the petitioner shall be given priority and preference while filling up the same. The said submission is placed on record.

5.With this observation and direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-I) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar + 1 CC TO Mr.R.KARUNANIDHI, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 40981 + 1 CC TO Mr.G.KASINATHA DURAI, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 41382 TSG TE/SV-MMS/SAR-1 : 05/02/2018 : 2P/3C W.P.(MD) No.7389 of 2017 08.01.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/