Madras High CourtWP(MD)/19422/2020disposed of

Tamilselvan.D v. The Managing Director

2020-12-23Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :23.12.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY D.Tamilselvan

...Petitioner

Vs 1.The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., O/o. Managing Director, 2.The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation O/o. General Manager, 3.The Branch Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation, O/o. Branch Manager-Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

...Respondents

PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to dispose the appeal against the order passed by the 2nd respondent in No.D.1679-Sa20-ONapi-ThaNaAaPoga-Thili-17, dated 10.03.2019, based on the petitioner's appeal dated 20.07.2019, within stipulated time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.Vanchinathan.S For Respondents: Mr.M.Rajmohan Standing Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed to direct the 1st respondent to dispose the appeal, dated 20.07.2019, which was filed as against the order passed by the 2nd respondent in No.D.1679-Sa20-ONapiThaNaAaPoga-Thili-17, dated 10.03.2019. 2.By consent of both the parties, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 1/3

3.It is the grievance of the petitioner that challenging the order passed by the 2nd respondent in No.D.1679-Sa20-ONapiThaNaAaPoga-Thili-17, dated 10.03.2019, though the petitioner has preferred an appeal, dated 20.07.2019 before the 1st respondent, so far no action has been taken. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court seeking appropriate orders.

4.In reply, Mr.R.Rajmohan, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner's appeal, dated 20.07.2019, will be disposed of on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks.

5.In view of the submission made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents, this Court is inclined to pass the following direction:- the 1st respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's appeal, dated 20.07.2019 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.With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-I) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) Mm 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:

1.The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., O/o. Managing Director, 2/3

2.The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation O/o. General Manager, 3.The Branch Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation, O/o. Branch Manager-Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

+1cc to Mr.R.Rajamohan, Advocate Sr.No.27118 23.12.2020 AC(CO) NR (06/01/2020) 3P : 5C 3/3