The Superintending Engineer v. The Assistant Commissioner Of Labour (Enforcement)
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.11.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022, 25234 to 25239 of 2022, 25391 to 25396 of 2022 and 488 to 493 of 2023 and 29089 of 2022 and 5030 to W.P.(MD)No.24657 of 2022 The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, No.131, Ettayapuram Road, Tuticorin - 628 002.
... Petitioner Tuticorin - 628 101.
2. S.Logu Kumaresan 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/325/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019.
For Petitioner 1/42
: Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates W.P.(MD)No.24658 of 2022 The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, No.131, Ettayapuram Road, Tuticorin - 628 002.
... Petitioner Tuticorin - 628 101.
2. I.Sathyendiran 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/326/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019.
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For Petitioner : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates W.P.(MD)No.24659 of 2022 The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, No.131, Ettayapuram Road, Tuticorin - 628 002.
... Petitioner Tuticorin - 628 101.
2. A.Muthuraja 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/327/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019.
For Petitioner 3/42
: Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates W.P.(MD)No.24660 of 2022 The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, No.131, Ettayapuram Road, Tuticorin - 628 002.
... Petitioner Tuticorin - 628 101.
2. R.Thirumalaikumar 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/328/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates 4/42
W.P.(MD)No.24661 of 2022 The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, No.131, Ettayapuram Road, Tuticorin - 628 002.
... Petitioner Tuticorin - 628 101.
2. M.Belwin Packiyyaraj 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/329/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates W.P.(MD)No.24662 of 2022 The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, No.131, Ettayapuram Road, Tuticorin - 628 002.
... Petitioner 5/42
Tuticorin - 628 101.
2. P.Suresh 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/330/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates W.P.(MD)No.25234 of 2022 The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, No.131, Ettayapuram Road, Tuticorin - 628 002.
... Petitioner 6/42
Tuticorin - 628 101.
2. M.Subramaniyan 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/337/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinodh, Government Advocate : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates W.P.(MD)No.25235 of 2022 The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, No.131, Ettayapuram Road, Tuticorin - 628 002.
... Petitioner Tuticorin - 628 101.
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2. F.Antony Michael Nicholas 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/339/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinodh, Government Advocate : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates W.P.(MD)No.25236 of 2022 The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, No.131, Ettayapuram Road, Tuticorin - 628 002.
... Petitioner Tuticorin - 628 101.
2. A.Antony Xavier 8/42
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/338/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinodh, Government Advocate : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates W.P.(MD)No.25237 of 2022 The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, No.131, Ettayapuram Road, Tuticorin - 628 002.
... Petitioner Tuticorin - 628 101.
2. A.Saravana Kumar 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/340/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019.
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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinodh, Government Advocate : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates W.P.(MD)No.25238 of 2022 The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, No.131, Ettayapuram Road, Tuticorin - 628 002.
... Petitioner Tuticorin - 628 101.
2. A.Karuvelmani 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/341/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019.
For Petitioner 10/42
: Mr.S.Vinodh, Government Advocate : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates W.P.(MD)No.25239 of 2022 The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, No.131, Ettayapuram Road, Tuticorin - 628 002.
... Petitioner Tuticorin - 628 101.
2. S.Mari Thangam 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/342/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinodh, Government Advocate : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates 11/42
W.P.(MD)No.25391 of 2022 The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, No.131, Ettayapuram Road, Tuticorin - 628 002.
... Petitioner Tuticorin - 628 101.
2. E.Ganeshan 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/331/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinodh, Government Advocate : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates W.P.(MD)No.25392 of 2022 The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, No.131, Ettayapuram Road, Tuticorin - 628 002.
... Petitioner 12/42
Tuticorin - 628 101.
2. C.Kombayya Pandiyan 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/334/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinodh, Government Advocate : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates W.P.(MD)No.25393 of 2022 The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, No.131, Ettayapuram Road, Tuticorin - 628 002.
... Petitioner Tuticorin - 628 101.
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2. P.Paramashivan 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/332/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinodh, Government Advocate : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates W.P.(MD)No.25394 of 2022 The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, No.131, Ettayapuram Road, Tuticorin - 628 002.
... Petitioner Tuticorin - 628 101.
2. S.Thanga Esakkiyaraja 14/42
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/333/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinodh, Government Advocate : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates W.P.(MD)No.25395 of 2022 The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, No.131, Ettayapuram Road, Tuticorin - 628 002.
... Petitioner Tuticorin - 628 101.
2. P.Karpagaraj 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/335/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019.
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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinodh, Government Advocate : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates W.P.(MD)No.25396 of 2022 The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, No.131, Ettayapuram Road, Tuticorin - 628 002.
... Petitioner Tuticorin - 628 101.
2. T.Sathaiya 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/336/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinodh, Government Advocate : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates 16/42
W.P.(MD)No.488 of 2023
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Dindigul Electricity Distribution Circle, Dindigul.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Thandikudi Electricity Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Thandikudi.
... Petitioners Dindigul.
2. V.Krishna Kumar 1st respondent in C.P.S.No.62 of 2011 dated 17.05.2022 and quash the same. For Petitioners : No appearance 17/42
W.P.(MD)No.489 of 2023
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Dindigul Electricity Distribution Circle, Dindigul.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Panchampatti Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Pinthanipatti, N.Panchampatti, Dindigul.
... Petitioners Dindigul.
2. V.Eswaran 1st respondent in C.P.S.No.11 of 2013 dated 17.05.2022 and quash the same. For Petitioners : No appearance 18/42
W.P.(MD)No.490 of 2023
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Dindigul Electricity Distribution Circle, Dindigul.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Panchampatti Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Pinthanipatti, N.Panchampatti, Dindigul.
... Petitioners Dindigul.
2. X.Selvam Baskar 1st respondent in C.P.S.No.13 of 2013 dated 17.05.2022 and quash the same. For Petitioners : No appearance 19/42
W.P.(MD)No.491 of 2023
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Dindigul Electricity Distribution Circle, Dindigul.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Gandhi Village, Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Gandhi Village, Dindigul.
... Petitioners Dindigul.
2. J.Asaithambi 1st respondent in C.P.S.No.14 of 2013 dated 17.05.2022 and quash the same. For Petitioners : No appearance 20/42
W.P.(MD)No.492 of 2023
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Dindigul Electricity Distribution Circle, Dindigul.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Panchampatti Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Pinthanipatti, N.Panchampatti, Dindigul.
... Petitioners Dindigul.
2.V.Rajesh Kennedy 1st respondent in C.P.S.No.3 of 2014 dated 17.05.2022 and quash the same. For Petitioners : No appearance 21/42
W.P.(MD)No.493 of 2023
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Dindigul Electricity Distribution Circle, Dindigul.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Chinnalampatti Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Dindigul.
... Petitioners Dindigul.
2.R.M.Karikalan 1st respondent in C.P.S.No.55 of 2014 dated 17.05.2022 and quash the same. For Petitioners : No appearance 22/42
W.P.(MD)No.29089 of 2022
1. The Superintending Engineer, Virudhunagar Electricity Distribution Circle/South, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Virudhunagar - 626 001.
2. The Assistant Engineer, East Town Electricity Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar - 620 127.
... Petitioners Virudhunagar.
2.V.Perumal 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.2925-12/2011 and quash its order dated 06.07.2020.
For Petitioners : No appearance 23/42
W.P.(MD)No.5030 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Theni Electricity Distribution Circle, Theni - 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Surallipatti Division, Surallipatti, Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Circle, (TANGEDCO), Theni - 625 516.
... Petitioners Theni.
2. P.Ochadevan 1st respondent in Case No.2055-2/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023. For Petitioners : No appearance 24/42
W.P.(MD)No.5031 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Theni Electricity Distribution Circle, Theni - 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Erasakanayakanur Electricity Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Circle (TANGEDCO), Theni - 625 515.
... Petitioners Theni.
2. S.Kannan 1st respondent in Case No.2055-3/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023. For Petitioners : No appearance 25/42
W.P.(MD)No.5032 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Theni Electricity Distribution Circle, Theni - 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Circle (TANGEDCO), Rajathani South Pirivu, Andipatti Taluk, Theni - 625 512.
... Petitioners Theni.
2. J.Kanakaraj 1st respondent in Case No.2055-4/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023. For Petitioners : No appearance 26/42
W.P.(MD)No.5033 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Theni Electricity Distribution Circle, Theni - 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Andipatti Town Electricity Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Circle (TANGEDCO), Andipatti, Theni - 625 512.
... Petitioners Theni.
2. V.Sivaperumal 1st respondent in Case No.2055-5/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023. For Petitioners : No appearance 27/42
W.P.(MD)No.5034 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Theni Electricity Distribution Circle, Theni - 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Kamayagoundenpatti Station, Kamayagoundenpatti, Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Circle (TANGEDCO), Theni - 625 521.
... Petitioners Theni.
2. V.Vijaykumar 1st respondent in Case No.2055-6/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023. For Petitioners : No appearance 28/42
W.P.(MD)No.5035 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Theni Electricity Distribution Circle, Theni - 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Andipatti West Electricity Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Circle (TANGEDCO), Andipatti, Theni - 625 522.
... Petitioners Theni.
2. C.Chandiran 1st respondent in Case No.2055-7/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023. For Petitioners : No appearance 29/42
W.P.(MD)No.5036 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Theni Electricity Distribution Circle, Theni - 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Gudalur Section, Chinnamanur Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Circle (TANGEDCO), Theni - 625 518.
... Petitioners Theni.
2. M.Prasad 1st respondent in Case No.2055-8/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023. For Petitioners : No appearance 30/42
W.P.(MD)No.5037 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Theni Electricity Distribution Circle, Theni - 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Andipatti West Electricity Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Circle (TANGEDCO), Andipatti, Theni - 625 512.
... Petitioners Theni.
2. K.Sureshpandi 1st respondent in Case No.2055-10/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : No appearance 31/42
W.P.(MD)No.5038 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Theni Electricity Distribution Circle, Theni - 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Andipatti Town Electricity Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Circle (TANGEDCO), Andipatti, Theni - 625 512.
... Petitioners Theni.
2. A.Pandi 1st respondent in Case No.2055-11/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : No appearance 32/42
W.P.(MD)No.5039 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Theni Electricity Distribution Circle, Theni - 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Andipatti West Electricity Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Circle (TANGEDCO), Andipatti, Theni - 625 512.
... Petitioners Theni.
2. M.Vijaykumar 1st respondent in Case No.2055-12/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : No appearance 33/42
W.P.(MD)No.5040 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Theni Electricity Distribution Circle, Theni - 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Andipatti West Electricity Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Circle (TANGEDCO), Andipatti, Theni - 625 512.
... Petitioners Theni.
2. M.Nagarajan 1st respondent in Case No.2055-13/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : No appearance 34/42
W.P.(MD)No.5041 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Theni Electricity Distribution Circle, Theni - 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Kamayagoundenpatti Section, Kamayagoundenpatti, Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Circle (TANGEDCO), Theni - 625 521.
... Petitioners Theni.
2. A.Thanga Muniyandi 1st respondent in Case No.2055-14/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : No appearance 35/42
W.P.(MD)No.5042 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Theni Electricity Distribution Circle, Theni - 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Kamayagoundenpatti Section, Kamayagoundenpatti, Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Circle (TANGEDCO), Theni - 625 521.
... Petitioners Theni.
2. I.Muthuraj 1st respondent in Case No.2055-15/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : No appearance 36/42
W.P.(MD)No.5043 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Theni Electricity Distribution Circle, Theni - 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Gudalur Section, Chinnamanur Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Circle (TANGEDCO), Theni - 625 518.
... Petitioners Theni.
2. M.Easwaran 1st respondent in Case No.2055-16/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : No appearance 37/42
W.P.(MD)No.5044 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Theni Electricity Distribution Circle, Theni - 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Mathurapuri Section, Mathurapuri, Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Circle (TANGEDCO), Theni - 625 531.
... Petitioners Theni.
2. A.Raja 1st respondent in Case No.2055-17/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : No appearance 38/42
W.P.(MD)No.5045 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Theni Electricity Distribution Circle, Theni - 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Andipatti East Electricity Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Circle (TANGEDCO), Theni - 625 512.
... Petitioners Theni.
2. A.Thangaraja 1st respondent in Case No.2055-18/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : No appearance 39/42
W.P.(MD)No.5046 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Theni Electricity Distribution Circle, Theni - 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer, Surulipatti Section, Surulipatti, Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Circle (TANGEDCO), Theni - 625 512.
... Petitioners Theni.
2. S.Paramasivam 1st respondent in Case No.2055-19/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : No appearance 40/42
COMMON ORDER The learned Government Pleaders are directed to produce all relevant records, based on which, findings have been given by the Inspector of Labour.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the private respondents are also expected to file synopsis by giving bullet points as to the grounds raised in these writ petitions.
3. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for TANGEDCO is also directed to file his points for consideration along with relevant citations.
4. Post the matters on 14.11.2025 immediately after admission. 03.11.2025 ogy 41/42
B.PUGALENDHI,J.
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