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M.Vimala v. the Tamil Nadu Newsprint and

Madras HC19 Jan 2017WP(MD)/862/2017

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What is this about?

This judgment is a short order disposing of a writ petition seeking a direction to a public sector undertaking to consider an application for compassionate appointment of the petitioner, the legal heir of a deceased workman, under Clause-15 of a 1986 Settlement.

What did the court decide?

directed the respondents to consider the petitioner's application for compassionate appointment based on Clause-15 of the Settlement dated 16.05.1986 and pass appropriate orders by 15.03.2017.

M.Vimala Vs the Tamil Nadu Newsprint and — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2017)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 19.01.2017

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CORAM :

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.VAIDYANATHAN

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W.P(MD)No.862 of 2017 and WMP(MD)No.720 of 2017

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M.Vimala ... Petitioner

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vs.

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1)The Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL), Rep. by its Chairman / Managing Director and the Secretary to Government, Industries Department, 67, Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai-600 032.

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2)The Deputy Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL), 67, Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai-600 032.

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3)The General Manager(HR), Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL), Kakithapuram-639 136, Karur District.

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... Respondents

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Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the application dated 21.10.2016 of the petitioner in the light of the Clause-15 of the Settlement dated 16.05.1986 i.e. ''Employment for legal heirs of the deceased workmen'' and grant appointment to the petitioner on regular basis, to a suitable post based on the educational qualification within a time limit to be fixed by this Hon'ble Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Thirumurthy For R1 : Mr.A.K.Baskarapandian Special Government Pleader For R2 & R3 : Mr.M.P.Senthil

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ORDER

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ The prayer in this writ petition is for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the application of

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the petitioner dated 21.10.2016, in the light of Clause-15 of the Settlement dated 16.05.1986 i.e. ''Employment for legal heirs of the deceased workmen'' and grant appointment to the petitioner on regular basis, to a suitable post based on her educational qualification within a time limit to be fixed by this Court.

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2.The petitioner submits that on 14.11.2015, her father who was the employee under the respondent/TNPL, died and she made a representation for considering her case for compassionate appointment, based on Clause-15 of the settlement dated 16.05.1986 entered into between the Union and the Management under Section 12 (3) of the Industrial Disputes Act. As there was no response, the petitioner has come forward with this writ petition.

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3.Clause-15 of the settlement dated 16.05.1986 reads as

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follows:-

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''The Company will consider sympathetically the applications from the son or lawfully adopted sons or son-in-law of the workmen who dies while in service, for employment in the company, provided they confirm to the minimum norms fixed by the company for various posts.''

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4.In view of the limited relief sought for, the respondents are directed to consider the application of the petitioner dated 21.10.2016, in the light of Clause-15 of the settlement dated 16.05.1986 entered into between the Union and the Management under Section 12(3) of the Industrial Disputes Act, if the said Clause in the settlement is not superseded by any other settlement or award. The respondents shall pass appropriate orders on the application of the petitioner preferably on or before 15.03.2017.

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With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, WMP(MD)No.720 of 2017 is closed.

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Sd/-

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Assistant Registrar(T&P)

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/True Copy/

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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nbi

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1)The Chairman / Managing Director and the Secretary to Government,

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Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL), Industries Department, 67, Mount Road, https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Guindy,Chennai-600 032.

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2)The Deputy Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL), 67, Mount Road, Guindy,Chennai-600 032.

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3)The General Manager(HR), Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL), Kakithapuram-639 136, Karur District.

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+1cc to Mr.VICTORY ASSOCIATES, Advocate Sr.No. 3250

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+1cc to Mr.M.P.SENTHIL Advocate Sr.No. 3291

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+1cc to Spl.Government Pleader Sr.No. 3377

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JAM/31.01.2017/ SV-MMS/SAR 3/ 3P-7C

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W.P(MD)No.862 of 2017

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19.01.2017

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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