Samikalai G v. The Chief Engineer (Personal)
MADRAS HIGH COURT (MADURAI BENCH) – SINGLE JUDGE (MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J.) – W.P.(MD) No.7573 of 2026 – Decided 18.03.2026
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ of mandamus; Article 226 Constitution of India; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; Mummineni Sudheer Kumar, J.; G.Samikalai petitioner; TANGEDCO Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited; transfer application pending consideration; application dated 06.01.2026; Special Grade Foreman; Thirumangalam / Tirumangalam vacancy on superannuation; incumbent Mr.Arivalagan; earlier Thirupparankundram vacancy (30.06.2025) filled by junior Mr.Vijayakumar; related pending writ W.P.(MD) No.20538 of 2025; disposal at admission stage with consent of both sides; direction to act within six weeks; no costs; anticipatory writ petition; service/transfer dispute; Foreman Electrical Special Grade-I; Field Assistant appointment 11.07.1997.
What did the court decide?
At the admission stage and with the consent of both sides, the respondents were directed to take immediate action on the petitioner's application dated 06.01.2026 seeking transfer to the post of Special Grade Foreman (vacancy arising on superannuation of Mr.Arivalagan), as expeditiously as possible and at any rate within six weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.