Krishnan.N v. The Appellate Authority / The Chief Engineer

W.P(MD)No.26303 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P(MD)No.26303 of 2022 N.Krishnan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Appellate Authority / The Chief Engineer, Distribution / TANGEDCO, Tirunelveli Region, Maharaja Nagar, Tirunelveli District-627 011.

2.The Superintending Engineer, O/o. the Superintending Engineer, Distribution TANGEDCO Tirunelveli Region, Maharaja Nagar, Tirunelveli District-627 011.

... 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 first respondent to dispose of the appeal preferred by the petitioner dated 21.09.2022 for seeking modify the order of major punishment of Compulsory Retirement as any other minor punishment within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.I.Pinaygash For Respondents : Mr.S.Arivalagan Standing Counsel https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1/2

W.P(MD)No.26303 of 2022 G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The first respondent is directed to dispose of the petition mentioned appeal on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the first respondent to pass order one way or other.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 22.11.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi W.P(MD)No.26303 of 2022 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2/2