K.Saravanakumar v. The Chairman
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.08.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.19356 of 2024 and W.M.P(MD) No.16413 of 2024 K.Saravanakumar ... Petitioner Vs.
1. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, No.144, Anna Salai, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Chennai - 600 002.
2. The Chief Engineer/Personnel, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, No.144, Anna Salai, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Chennai - 600 002.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.05.2024 and remainder dated 03.07.2024 based on the guidelines issued by the second respondent in Memo No.114124/G11/G111/2001-2, dated 03.01.2002 within 1/4
a stipulated time may be fixed by this Court and consequently post the petitioner as Assistant Administrative Officer, as per his panel seniority in Virudhunagar Electricity Distribution Circle. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Saravanakumar For Respondent : Mr.B.Ramanathan Standing Counsel
O R D E R
The instant writ petition has been filed by a Assistant Administrative Officer working in the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, seeking a Mandamus directing the second respondent herein to consider his representation, dated 03.07.2024 wherein he has sought for transfer from Pudhukottai Electricity Distribution Circle to Virudhunagar.
2. A perusal of the typed set of papers indicates that the said representation has been sent through post and the postal receipt has also been enclosed.
3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents. 2/4
4. Considering the above said facts, the second respondent herein is directed to consider the request of the writ petitioner dated 03.07.2024 for transferring on merits in accordance with law and pass orders within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above said observation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently connected Miscellaneous Petition stands closed.
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1. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, No.144, Anna Salai, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Chennai - 600 002.
2. The Chief Engineer/Personnel, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, No.144, Anna Salai, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Chennai - 600 002.
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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.
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