Dismissed

T.Vijikumar v. Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corpn. Ltd.

Madras HC19 Feb 2020WP(MD)/2118/2020

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What is this about?

The Madras High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a physical test report where the petitioner failed Activity II. After verifying a videograph, the Court concluded the petitioner did not complete the task within the two-minute limit, rejecting the claim for declaration of passing.

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No costs. Connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.

T.Vijikumar Vs Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corpn. Ltd. — Madras HC (2020) — LawSathi Research

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W.P.(MD)No.2118 of 2020

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.02.2020

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD)No.2118 of 2020

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and W.M.P.(MD)No.1774 & 1775 of 2020

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T.Vijikumar ... Petitioner

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/vs./

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1.Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), (Formerly TNEB),

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Represented by its Chairman/Director,

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144, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002.

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2.The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB),

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Presently known as

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Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited,

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(TANGEDCO), Represented by its Secretary,

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No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002.

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3.The Chief Engineer/Personnel,

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Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), 8^th Floor,

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Eastern Wing, NPKRR Maaligai,

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No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai-02. ... Respondents

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned physical test report of the petitioner failing the petitioner in activity II as illegal and consequently to verify the videograph of the petitioner performing the Plaiting of rope within 2 minutes and declare him as passing the test and allow him to complete activity III and further test and process of selection within the time period stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : M/s.G.Anto Prince For Respondents : Mr.Anand Gopalan for Mr.T.S.Gopalan & Co

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ORDER

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The grievance of the petitioner is that though he had qualified himself in the Physical Test Activity-II, within the prescribed time limit of two minutes, his candidature was not considered for selection.

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During the pendency of this writ petition, the learned counsel for the petitioner was permitted to view the videograph https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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W.P.(MD)No.2118 of 2020

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recording of the physical test activity of the petitioner. On such verification, the learned counsel for the petitioner reports today that the petitioner had not completed the Physical Test Activity II within the prescribed time of two minutes. As such, the ground raised by the petitioner for the purpose of declaring the petitioner of having passed the test cannot be sustained. Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.

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Assistant Registrar (CS-III)

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// True Copy //

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/ /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)

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Sm To

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The Chairman/Director, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), (Formerly TNEB),

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144, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002.

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The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB), Presently known as

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Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO),

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No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002.

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3.The Chief Engineer/Personnel,

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Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), 8^th Floor, Eastern Wing, NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai-02.

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+1 CC to Mr.S.G.ANTO PRINCE, Advocate ( SR-7205[F] dated 19/02/2020 )

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Order made in W.P.(MD)No.2118 of 2020 19.02.2020

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VB(09.03.2020) 2P 5C

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

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