Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29237/2026 of V.Senthilkumar Vs The General Manager on 9 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29237 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 09-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
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CNR:{HCMD011440852026}
V.Senthilkumar
21/26,
Maina Pillai Muduku Street,
Rameshwaram,
Ramanathapuram District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The General Manager
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
(Kumbakonam) Ltd.,
Kumbakonam Division,
Kumbakonam,
Thanjavur District - 612001.
2. The General Manager,
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
(Kumbakonam) Ltd.,
Karaikudi Region,
Karaikudi,
Sivaganga District - 630001.
3. The Branch Manager,
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
(Kumbakonam) Ltd.,
Rameswaram Branch,
Rameswaram,
Ramanathapuram District - 623526.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 23.07.2026, and consequently
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direct the respondents to reinstate the petitioner in service as a Bus Driver (E. No. 15DR3029) at the Rameswaram Branch of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, along with continuity of service, back wages, and all other attendant benefits.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.S.Sivaprakash
Advocate
For Respondent(s):
Mr.S.C.Herold Singh,
Standing Counsel
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ORDER
The petitioner, a Driver in the respondent Transport Corporation, was arrested in connection with a criminal case in Cr.No.8 of 2026 on the file of Rameswaram Temple Police Station. The petitioner, with a grievance that due to his involvement in the criminal case, he has not been provided duty, has filed this writ petition seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to provide him duty.
2. Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the respondents and submits that the petitioner has not reported for duty and therefore, he cannot make such allegation.
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3. Therefore, this writ petition is allowed with a direction to the petitioner to report for duty by day after tomorrow, ie. 11.10.2026. In the event if the petitioner reports for duty, the respondents are bound to provide duty in the absence of any materials against the petitioner. No costs. 09-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ogy To
1. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam Division, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District - 612001.Thanjavur
2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Karaikudi, Sivaganga District - 630001.
3. The Branch Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Rameswaram Branch, Rameswaram, Ramanathapuram District - 623526.
WP(MD) No. 29237 of 2026 B.PUGALENDHI, J. ogy WP(MD) No. 29237 of 2026 09-10-2026