S.Sukumar, S/O.Seetharaman v. The Presiding Officer,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER S.Sukumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Presiding Officer, Labour Court, Tiruchirappalli.

2.The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Pudukottai Region, Rep. by its Managing Director, Pudukottai.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the award dated 30.11.2016 in I.D.No.20/11 from the first respondent Labour Court, quash the same and consequently, to direct the second respondent to reinstate the

petitioner in service with continuity of service and all other attendant benefits, award cost.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been listed today under the caption ''for extension of time''.

2. This Court has already disposed of the Writ Petition, by order dated 03.06.2025, directing the the Presiding Officer, Labour Court, Tiruchirappalli, to dispose of I.D.No.20 of 2011 within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of that order.

3. Now, the learned Presiding Officer, Labour Court, Tiruchirappalli, vide his Letter in D.No.43, dated 21.01.2026, requested three months' time to dispose of the said Industrial Dispute.

4. Considering the reasons stated in the letter dated 21.01.2026, the learned Presiding Officer, Labour Court, Tiruchirappalli, is directed to dispose of the said I.D.No.20 of 2011 within a period of three months from the date of the request made by him. It is made clear that no further extension of time will be granted. NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 13.02.2026 vsg Note:- Registry is directed to communicate a copy of this order to the learned Presiding Officer, Labour Court, Tiruchirappalli, forthwith.

K.SURENDER , J.

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