Chellavelu M v. The General Manager

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.09.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.23603 of 2025 and W.M.P.(MD)No.18528 of 2025 M.Chellavelu

...Petitioner

Vs The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Dindigul Region, Bye Pass Road, Dindigul District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent corporation to grant the requested leave from 01.06.2024 to till date, in accordance with the petitioner's medical condition and to refer him to the medical board to determine his fitness for duty and also direct the respondent corporation to consider him for light duty employment as per medical condition with pay protection, continuity of service, back wages and all other attendant benefits in accordance with Sec 47(1) of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.G.M.Xavier For Respondent : Mr.S.Ramachandrapradeep Standing Counsel

O R D E R

Mr.S.Ramachandrapradeep, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the respondent.

2. The present Writ Petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent corporation to grant the requested leave from 01.06.2024 to till date, in accordance with the petitioner's medical condition and to refer him to the medical board to determine his fitness for duty and also direct the respondent corporation to consider him for light duty employment as per medical condition with pay protection, continuity of service, back wages and all other attendant benefits in accordance with Section 47(1) of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995.

3. Considering the fact that the representation of the petitioner dated 08.07.2025, seeking to refer to the medical board for the medical 2/4

condition that he had suffered is still pending before the respondent, this Court without entering into the merits of the case, directs the respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 08.07.2025 and dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order .

4. The writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 01.09.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no Sn To:

The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Dindigul Region, Bye Pass Road, Dindigul District.

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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.

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