Chandran.M v. The General Manager (Administration)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.10.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR and W.M.P(MD)No.14947 of 2023 M.Chandran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The General Manager (Administration), TNSTC (Madurai) Ltd., Dindigul Region, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

2.The Branch Manager, TNSTC, Cumbum Branch, Cumbum, Theni District.

3.The Branch Manager, TNSTC, Palani Branch, Palani, Dindigul District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the 1st Respondent impugned proceedings in Ref.Admn/P2/109-1, dated 05.07.2023 and the 2nd respondent's consequential communication No.1699/OSM-I, dated 08.07.2023 and quash the same as illegal and further direct the 1st and 2nd 1/5

respondents to permit the petitioner to continue his service at Cumbum I, TNSTC Branch, Theni District.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.M.Anantha Murugan For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by the Driver of the respondent Transport Corporation challenging the order of transfer from Cumbum branch to Pazhani Branch.

2. A perusal of the order impugned in the writ petition indicates that it is due to administrative reasons.

3. However, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that a charge memo has been issued to him on 28.06.2023 and he was placed under suspension for a period of 7 days. Only as a punishment, the present order of transfer has been effected. 2/5

4. I have perused the charge memo which indicates that on 28.06.2023 on the basis of certain complaints, he has been subjected to Alcohol Breath Analyser Test and it was found that he was in a drunken mood while driving the vehicle. On the basis of the said allegations, he has been issued with charge memo and he was suspended for a period of 7 days. After revoking the order of suspension, the present order of transfer has been passed. In order to maintain discipline among the employees and considering the safety of the passengers, the respondent Corporation has passed this order. This Court does not find any error in the order. There are no grounds to interfere in the order.

5. In view of the above, this Writ Petition stands dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 12.10.2023 NCC :

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To 1.The General Manager (Administration), TNSTC (Madurai) Ltd., Dindigul Region, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

2.The Branch Manager, TNSTC, Cumbum Branch, Cumbum, Theni District.

3.The Branch Manager, TNSTC, Palani Branch, Palani, Dindigul District.

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VIJAYAKUMAR ,J.

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