WP/31961/2024 of P.VIGNESH Vs THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR on 16 September 2026

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 to 4 to take action to appoint the petitioner to any suitable post under the category of 'land losers/land suppliers' at BHEL/BAP, Ranipet, Ranipet District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 10.07.2024 within a time frame to be stipulated by this Court.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner hails from an agricultural family, has completed an ITI course in Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV) and has also undergone an apprenticeship with the respondent, BHEL, Ranipet, from 15.10.2016 to 14.10.2017. It is further submitted that the petitioner is fully eligible for any technical post such as mechanic, welder or fitter. The learned counsel also submits that the land belonging to the petitioner's grandfather, late Mr. Kattukannan, was acquired for the purpose of establishing the factory. Therefore, under the land losers category, the petitioner is entitled to an appointment.

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3. The said contention is totally objected by the learned counsel appearing for respondents 2 to 5, who submits that though the land of the petitioner’s grandfather was acquired for establishing the factory, the grandfather had nominated his son, Mr.K.Shankar, who is none other than the paternal uncle of the petitioner. In pursuance of the said nomination, an offer of appointment was given to him on 05.04.1986, and he was subsequently appointed as a Fitter Grade-IV on 01.08.1989. Therefore, the claim under the land losers category arising from the petitioner’s grandfather's land was fully satisfied and there is no question of offering another appointment to the petitioner under the same category.

4. Though the learned counsel for the respondents 2 to 5 objected to the contention, now the petitioner seeks only a limited relief of considering his application by the respondents in accordance with law, instead of deciding such issue on merits. In such view of the position, this Court directs the petitioner to give a fresh representation within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If such a representation is received, the respondents 2 to 5 are directed to consider the same on its own merits and in accordance with law and pass orders within a further period of four weeks therefrom.

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5. With the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 16-09-2026 Index: Yes Speaking Order Neutral Citation: Yes NSL To

1. The District Collector, Ranipet District, Ranipet.

2. The All India General Manager, Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited, BHEL Bhavan, Shri Fort, New Delhi - 110 049.

3. The General Manager, Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited, BHEL/BAP, Ranipet, Ranipet District - 632 406.

4. The Executive Director, Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited, BHEL/BAP, Ranipet, Ranipet District - 632 406.

5. The Assistant General Manager, Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited, BHEL/BAP, Ranipet, Ranipet District - 632 406.

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C.KUMARAPPAN, J. NSL WP No. 31961 of 2024 16-09-2026