Kannan C v. The Superintending Engineer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.09.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.21142 of 2024 and W.M.P.(MD)No.17901 of 2024 C.Kannan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Dindugul Electricity Distribution Circle, Dindugul.

2.The Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Batlagundu, Dindugul.

3.The Assistant Executive Engineer (Distribution), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation West, Batlagundu, Dindugul.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records in pursuant to the impugned suspension order issued by the 3rd respondent in Ku.Aa.No.U.se.Po/Me/Va.Ku./Va.Aa/Koo.Kamukkam/A.No.004/2024 dated 27.06.2024 and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to reinstate the petitioner in service with all attendant benefits and monetary benefits by treating the period of suspension as duty. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Saravanakumar For Respondents : Mr.Ramanathan Standing Counsel * * * * *

O R D E R

The instant writ petition has been filed by a Lineman of respondent Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, challenging the order of suspension, dated 27.06.2024.

2.A perusal of the order impugned in the writ petition reveals that the petitioner has been suspended for unauthorised shifting of a low tension transformer from one place to another place.

3.Considering the fact that the petitioner is under suspension for more than two months, he is directed to give a representation to the concerned authority seeking revocation of suspension order. On receipt of the same, the third respondent is directed to consider the same on merits and pass orders in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of representation from the petitioner.

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4.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. 05.09.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No RJR To 1.The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Dindugul Electricity Distribution Circle, Dindugul.

2.The Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Batlagundu, Dindugul.

3.The Assistant Executive Engineer (Distribution), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation West, Batlagundu, Dindugul.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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