K.Bharathi v. The District Forest Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.10.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBRAMANIAN and THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI and C.M.P.(MD)No.15500 of 2024 K.Bharathi ... Appellant -vsThe District Forest Officer, District Forest Office, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Appeal filed under Clause 15 of Letters Patent Act, against the order passed by this Court in W.P.(MD)No.18168 of 2024, dated 30.09.2024.

For Appellant : Mr.K.Jeyamohan For Respondent : Mr.S.R.A.Ramachandran Additional Government Pleader

JUDGMENT

[Judgment of the Court was made by R.SUBRAMANIAN, J.] Mr.S.R.A.Ramachandran, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the respondent.

2.We are not inclined to interfere the order of transfer, which is sought to be interfered with. It is seen from the proceedings that the petitioner was working in Kodaikanal Range was transferred to Mannavanur Sector and within six months, he was re-transferred to Kodaikannal Range. Though the learned counsel for the appellant would claim that transfer is punitive in nature, we do not find any material to support his contention. Moreover, Kodaikanal and Mannavanur are very nearby places. Therefore, there is no possibility of any physical discomfort to the petitioner.

3.Hence, the Writ Appeal is dismissed. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

[R.S.M., J.] [L.V.G., J.] 29.10.2024 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet: Yes Mrn

To The District Forest Officer, District Forest Office, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District.

R.SUBRAMANIAN , J.

and L.VICTORIA GOWRI , J.

Mrn 29.10.2024