Dismissed

Lavanya v. The Joint 2 Sub Registrar

Madras HC8 Jul 2022WP/10572/2016

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What is this about?

The High Court dismissed a writ petition wherein an apprentice trainee sought a mandatory appointment as a Technical Assistant. The court held that appointment is not an absolute right, open recruitment rules apply, and the petitioner's advanced age rendered the claim meritless.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner to be left to participate in open competitive recruitment as per rules; prayer for appointment dismissed.

Lavanya Vs The Joint 2 Sub Registrar — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2022)

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W.P.No.42134 of 2016

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 22.09.2022

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM W.P.No.42134 of 2016

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R.Kamalanand ... Petitioner

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Vs. 1. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Rep. by its Chairman, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. 2.The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., by its Chairman and Managing Director, Head Quarters Complex, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. ... Respondents

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Prayer : Writ Petition filed Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue

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a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.11.2016 and appoint the petitioner to the post of Technical Assistant / Electrical / Mechanical forthwith in the existing or future vacancies on the basis of the apprenticeship training.

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For Petitioner : Mr.G.Vasudevan For Respondents : Mr.P.Subramanian for TANGEDCO

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W.P.No.42134 of 2016

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ORDER

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The relief sought for in the present writ petition is to direct the respondents to consider the representation of the writ petitioner dated 24.11.2016 and appoint the petitioner to the post of Technical Assistant/Electrical/Mechanical forthwith in the existing or future vacancies on the basis of the apprenticeship training.

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2.The petitioner states that he has completed Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and undergone apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 at Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Trichy from 18.12.2002 to 17.12.2003 i.e., the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Though, the petitioner is fully qualified for appointment, his case was not considered. Thus, he made a representation to the authorities competent who in turn, failed to consider and consequently, the present writ petition is filed.

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W.P.No.42134 of 2016

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3.Appointment can never be claimed as an absolute right. Appointments are to be made strictly in accordance with the rules in force. Mere eligibility for appointment would not be a ground to file a writ petition for issuing a direction to provide appointment. The preference granted to apprenticeship trainings were dispensed with by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board and as per the recruitment rules, the petitioner has to participate in the open competitive process in accordance with the rules in force. Even at the time of filing of the writ petition, the petitioner was aged about 37 years and now he would be around 43 years. Thus, the relief as such sought for is devoid of merits and accordingly, this writ petition stands dismissed. No Costs.

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22.09.2022 Index : Yes Internet : Yes Speaking order ssr To

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The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Rep. by its Chairman, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002.

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W.P.No.42134 of 2016

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

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2.The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., by its Chairman and Managing Director, Head Quarters Complex, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002.

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Lavanya v. The Joint 2 Sub Registrar

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