Madras High Court
WP/25047/2022 of C.Baskaran Vs Metropolitan Transport corporation (Chennai) Ltd. on 8 October 2026
WP No. 25047 of 2022
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 08-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN
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CNR:{HCMA011459582022}
C.Baskaran
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The Metropolitan Transport corporation (Chennai)
Ltd.,
Rep. by its Managing Director,
Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.
2. The General Manager,
Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.
3. The Senior Deputy Manager (HR)
Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., rep. by its Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.
..Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, directing the respondents to provide the petitioner suitable alternative employment, on permanent basis, in commensurate with his health condition, with continuity of service, pay protection, back wages and other service benefits and to treat the entire period from March 2017 till date, during which he is not given light duty, as duty with pay for all purposes, award costs For Petitioner:
Mr.Ms.G.K.Dharshini
for Mr.R.Krishnaswamy
For Respondents:
Mr.R.Balaji
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ORDER
The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is seeking alternative employment on a permanent basis commensurate with his medical condition, along with continuity of service, pay protection, back wages, and other service benefits. It is further submitted that the entire period from March 2017 till date, during which he denied light duty, be treated as duty with pay for all purposes.
2. At this juncture, the learned counsel for the respondents submitted that respondents would consider the petitioner’s representation dated 30.07.2022 according to its own merits and in accordance with law within a reasonable timeframe.
3. At the juncture, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that pending consideration of the representation, the interim order given by this Court to continuously provide alternative duty has to be extended.
4. Taking into consideration of the either side submission, this Court directs the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 30.07.2022 according to its own merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a
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copy of this order. It is made clear that the respondents shall continuously provide alternative employment to the petitioner, subject to the opinion of the Medical Board. It is further made clear that the alternative employment shall not be interfered with pending the receipt of such a medical opinion.
5. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 08-10-2026 Index: Yes Speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes SHL To:
1. The Metropolitan Transport corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.
2. The General Manager, Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.
3. The Senior Deputy Manager (HR) Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., rep. by its Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.
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