Ebenezer Fransis.Y v. The Chairman

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Y.Ebenezer Fransis ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chairman, TANGEDCO, 6th Floor, TANTRANSCO Building, 144, Anna Salai, Chenani - 600 002.

2.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Electricity Distribution Circle, Virudhunagar Town & District.

3.The Executive Engineer (Distribution), TANGEDCO, Srivilliputhur Town, Virudhunagar District.

4.The Assistant Executive Engineer, (Operation and Maintenance) TANGEDCO, Watrap, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to appoint the petitioner on compassionate ground by considering his 1/4

application dated 06.10.2016 within a stipulated period of time to be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.N,Thirunavukkarasu For Respondents : Mr.S.Arivalagan, Standing Counsel.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner states that he has already furnished all the relevant document as sought for. The petitioner seeks appointment on compassionate grounds. The second respondent is directed to forward the petition mentioned application dated 06.10.2016 to the first respondent immediately and without any delay, if not already forwarded. The first respondent is directed to consider the same and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks thereafter. 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 the other.

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3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 30.11.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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