Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (K. Surender, J., 24.06.2026), CRP No. 3560 of 2026 — TNSTC (Villupuram Division-I & III) vs V Rajendran: arrest of Corporation official ordered in execution (E.P.No.2 of 2026 in C.P.No.16 of 2018, Labour Court, Kancheepuram) of ex-parte award dated 20.11.2024 for 50% back-wages with attendant benefits kept in abeyance on deposit of eligible amount within four weeks; Management's Interlocutory Petition(s) to set aside the ex-parte order left to the Labour Court for decision on merits; filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India; disposed of with directions, no costs, connected C.M.P.No.15513 of 2026 closed.
What did the court decide?
Arrest of the concerned official of the Transport Corporation, ordered by the Labour Court in E.P.No.2 of 2026, kept in abeyance subject to deposit of the necessary eligible amount, as directed by the Labour Court, to the credit of C.P.No.16 of 2018 within four weeks; Interlocutory Petition(s) filed by the Management to set aside the ex-parte order dated 20.11.2024 to be decided by the Labour Court on merits and in accordance with law after hearing the parties, expeditiously; no order as to costs; connected miscellaneous petition (C.M.P.No.15513 of 2026) closed.