M.Jayaraj v. The Chairman And Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 13/11/2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU M.Jayaraj, ... Petitioner Vs The Chairman and Managing Director, Tamilnadu Newsprint and Papers Ltd., No.67, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai 600 032.

... Respondent PRAYER :- Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to consider the appeal filed by the petitioner dated 10.10.2025 within the period as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : K.Muthu Ganesa Pandian, For Respondent : Mr.M.P.Senthil 1/4

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondent to consider the appeal filed by the petitioner dated 10.10.2025.

2. The learned counsel for the respondent would submit that no appeal has been filed by the workman/petitioner against the order of dismissal passed by the respondent.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner relied upon the Service, Conduct, Discipline and Appeal Rules and also submitted that an appeal remedy is available under Rule 106.1.

4. On perusal of the standing order, would indicate that it is applicable only to employees as defined under O.108, who are not considered workmen under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. 2/4

5. In view of the above, the mandamus sought by the petitioner cannot be granted. It is for the petitioner to approach the appropriate authority under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Accordingly, this writ petition is dismissed. No Costs.

13.11.2025 tta TO The Chairman and Managing Director, Tamilnadu Newsprint and Papers Ltd., No.67, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai 600 032.

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K.KUMARESH BABU,J tta

ORDER

IN WP(MD) No.32256 of 2025 Date : 13/11/2025 4/4