Madras High Court
The Superintending Engineer vs The Assistant Commissioner Of Labour ... on 15 September, 2025
Author: B.Pugalendhi
Bench: B.Pugalendhi
WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 15.09.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022, 25234 to 25239 of 2022, 25391 to
25396 of 2022 and 488 to 493 of 2023 and 29089 of 2022 and 5030 to
5046 of 2024
and
W.M.P.(MD)Nos.18767, 18772, 18774, 18776, 18777, 18782, 19322,
19327, 19324, 19319, 19328, 19331, 19476, 19485, 19479, 19481, 19483,
19487 of 2022 and 452, 461, 453, 457, 455, 460 of 2023 and 23066 of 2022
and 4818, 4848, 4828, 4826, 4816, 4840, 4852, 4838, 4830, 4822, 4842,
4854, 4834, 4832, 4824, 4846 and 4857 of 2024
W.P.(MD)No.24657 of 2022
The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,
Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle,
No.131, Ettayapuram Road,
Tuticorin – 628 002. ... Petitioner
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Tuticorin – 628 101.
2. S.Logu Kumaresan ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
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1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/325/2018 and quash its common order dated
27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
W.P.(MD)No.24658 of 2022
The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,
Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle,
No.131, Ettayapuram Road,
Tuticorin – 628 002. ... Petitioner
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Tuticorin – 628 101.
2. I.Sathyendiran ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/326/2018 and quash its common order dated
27.11.2019.
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WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases
For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
W.P.(MD)No.24659 of 2022
The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,
Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle,
No.131, Ettayapuram Road,
Tuticorin – 628 002. ... Petitioner
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Tuticorin – 628 101.
2. A.Muthuraja ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/327/2018 and quash its common order dated
27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
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For R2 : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
W.P.(MD)No.24660 of 2022
The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,
Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle,
No.131, Ettayapuram Road,
Tuticorin – 628 002. ... Petitioner
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Tuticorin – 628 101.
2. R.Thirumalaikumar ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/328/2018 and quash its common order dated
27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
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W.P.(MD)No.24661 of 2022
The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,
Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle,
No.131, Ettayapuram Road,
Tuticorin – 628 002. ... Petitioner
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Tuticorin – 628 101.
2. M.Belwin Packiyyaraj ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/329/2018 and quash its common order dated
27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
W.P.(MD)No.24662 of 2022
The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,
Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle,
No.131, Ettayapuram Road,
Tuticorin – 628 002. ... Petitioner
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versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Tuticorin – 628 101.
2. P.Suresh ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/330/2018 and quash its common order dated
27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
W.P.(MD)No.25234 of 2022
The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,
Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle,
No.131, Ettayapuram Road,
Tuticorin – 628 002. ... Petitioner
versus
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WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Tuticorin – 628 101.
2. M.Subramaniyan ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/337/2018 and quash its common order dated
27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.S.Vinodh,
Government Advocate
For R2 : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
W.P.(MD)No.25235 of 2022
The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,
Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle,
No.131, Ettayapuram Road,
Tuticorin – 628 002. ... Petitioner
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Tuticorin – 628 101.
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2. F.Antony Michael Nicholas ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/339/2018 and quash its common order dated
27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.S.Vinodh,
Government Advocate
For R2 : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
W.P.(MD)No.25236 of 2022
The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,
Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle,
No.131, Ettayapuram Road,
Tuticorin – 628 002. ... Petitioner
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Tuticorin – 628 101.
2. A.Antony Xavier ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
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praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/338/2018 and quash its common order dated
27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.S.Vinodh,
Government Advocate
For R2 : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
W.P.(MD)No.25237 of 2022
The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,
Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle,
No.131, Ettayapuram Road,
Tuticorin – 628 002. ... Petitioner
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Tuticorin – 628 101.
2. A.Saravana Kumar ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/340/2018 and quash its common order dated
27.11.2019.
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WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases
For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.S.Vinodh,
Government Advocate
For R2 : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
W.P.(MD)No.25238 of 2022
The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,
Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle,
No.131, Ettayapuram Road,
Tuticorin – 628 002. ... Petitioner
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Tuticorin – 628 101.
2. A.Karuvelmani ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/341/2018 and quash its common order dated
27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
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WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases
For R1 : Mr.S.Vinodh,
Government Advocate
For R2 : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
W.P.(MD)No.25239 of 2022
The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,
Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle,
No.131, Ettayapuram Road,
Tuticorin – 628 002. ... Petitioner
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Tuticorin – 628 101.
2. S.Mari Thangam ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/342/2018 and quash its common order dated
27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.S.Vinodh,
Government Advocate
For R2 : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
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W.P.(MD)No.25391 of 2022
The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,
Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle,
No.131, Ettayapuram Road,
Tuticorin – 628 002. ... Petitioner
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Tuticorin – 628 101.
2. E.Ganeshan ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/331/2018 and quash its common order dated
27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.S.Vinodh,
Government Advocate
For R2 : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
W.P.(MD)No.25392 of 2022
The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,
Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle,
No.131, Ettayapuram Road,
Tuticorin – 628 002. ... Petitioner
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versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Tuticorin – 628 101.
2. C.Kombayya Pandiyan ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/334/2018 and quash its common order dated
27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.S.Vinodh,
Government Advocate
For R2 : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
W.P.(MD)No.25393 of 2022
The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,
Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle,
No.131, Ettayapuram Road,
Tuticorin – 628 002. ... Petitioner
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Tuticorin – 628 101.
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2. P.Paramashivan ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/332/2018 and quash its common order dated
27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.S.Vinodh,
Government Advocate
For R2 : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
W.P.(MD)No.25394 of 2022
The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,
Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle,
No.131, Ettayapuram Road,
Tuticorin – 628 002. ... Petitioner
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Tuticorin – 628 101.
2. S.Thanga Esakkiyaraja ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
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praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/333/2018 and quash its common order dated
27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.S.Vinodh,
Government Advocate
For R2 : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
W.P.(MD)No.25395 of 2022
The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,
Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle,
No.131, Ettayapuram Road,
Tuticorin – 628 002. ... Petitioner
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Tuticorin – 628 101.
2. P.Karpagaraj ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/335/2018 and quash its common order dated
27.11.2019.
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For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.S.Vinodh,
Government Advocate
For R2 : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
W.P.(MD)No.25396 of 2022
The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board,
Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle,
No.131, Ettayapuram Road,
Tuticorin – 628 002. ... Petitioner
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Tuticorin – 628 101.
2. T.Sathaiya ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/336/2018 and quash its common order dated
27.11.2019.
For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.S.Vinodh,
Government Advocate
For R2 : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
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W.P.(MD)No.488 of 2023
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and
Distribution Corporation,
Dindigul Electricity Distribution Circle,
Dindigul.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Thandikudi Electricity Division,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and
Distribution Corporation,
Thandikudi. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Dindigul.
2. V.Krishna Kumar ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in C.P.S.No.62 of 2011 dated 17.05.2022 and quash the same.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.489 of 2023
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and
Distribution Corporation,
Dindigul Electricity Distribution Circle,
Dindigul.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Panchampatti Division,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and
Distribution Corporation,
Pinthanipatti, N.Panchampatti,
Dindigul. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Dindigul.
2. V.Eswaran ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in C.P.S.No.11 of 2013 dated 17.05.2022 and quash the same.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.490 of 2023
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and
Distribution Corporation,
Dindigul Electricity Distribution Circle,
Dindigul.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Panchampatti Division,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and
Distribution Corporation,
Pinthanipatti, N.Panchampatti,
Dindigul. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Dindigul.
2. X.Selvam Baskar ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in C.P.S.No.13 of 2013 dated 17.05.2022 and quash the same.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.491 of 2023
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and
Distribution Corporation,
Dindigul Electricity Distribution Circle,
Dindigul.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Gandhi Village, Division,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and
Distribution Corporation,
Gandhi Village,
Dindigul. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Dindigul.
2. J.Asaithambi ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in C.P.S.No.14 of 2013 dated 17.05.2022 and quash the same.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.492 of 2023
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and
Distribution Corporation,
Dindigul Electricity Distribution Circle,
Dindigul.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Panchampatti Division,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and
Distribution Corporation,
Pinthanipatti, N.Panchampatti,
Dindigul. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Dindigul.
2.V.Rajesh Kennedy ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in C.P.S.No.3 of 2014 dated 17.05.2022 and quash the same.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.493 of 2023
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and
Distribution Corporation,
Dindigul Electricity Distribution Circle,
Dindigul.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Chinnalampatti Division,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and
Distribution Corporation,
Dindigul. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Dindigul.
2.R.M.Karikalan ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in C.P.S.No.55 of 2014 dated 17.05.2022 and quash the same.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases
W.P.(MD)No.29089 of 2022
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Virudhunagar Electricity Distribution
Circle/South,
Tamil Nadu Generation and
Distribution Corporation,
Virudhunagar – 626 001.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
East Town Electricity Circle,
Tamil Nadu Generation and
Distribution Corporation,
Rajapalayam,
Virudhunagar – 620 127. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Virudhunagar.
2.V.Perumal ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.2925-12/2011 and quash its order dated
06.07.2020.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases
W.P.(MD)No.5030 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation,
Theni Electricity Distribution Circle,
Theni – 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Surallipatti Division,
Surallipatti,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution
Circle, (TANGEDCO),
Theni – 625 516. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Theni.
2. P.Ochadevan ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Case No.2055-2/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.5031 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation,
Theni Electricity Distribution Circle,
Theni – 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Erasakanayakanur Electricity Division,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution
Circle (TANGEDCO),
Theni – 625 515. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Theni.
2. S.Kannan ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Case No.2055-3/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.5032 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation,
Theni Electricity Distribution Circle,
Theni – 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution
Circle (TANGEDCO),
Rajathani South Pirivu,
Andipatti Taluk,
Theni – 625 512. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Theni.
2. J.Kanakaraj ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Case No.2055-4/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.5033 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation,
Theni Electricity Distribution Circle,
Theni – 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Andipatti Town Electricity Division,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution
Circle (TANGEDCO),
Andipatti,
Theni – 625 512. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Theni.
2. V.Sivaperumal ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Case No.2055-5/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.5034 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation,
Theni Electricity Distribution Circle,
Theni – 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Kamayagoundenpatti Station,
Kamayagoundenpatti,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution
Circle (TANGEDCO),
Theni – 625 521. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Theni.
2. V.Vijaykumar ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Case No.2055-6/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.5035 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation,
Theni Electricity Distribution Circle,
Theni – 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Andipatti West Electricity Division,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution
Circle (TANGEDCO),
Andipatti,
Theni – 625 522. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Theni.
2. C.Chandiran ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Case No.2055-7/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.5036 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation,
Theni Electricity Distribution Circle,
Theni – 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Gudalur Section, Chinnamanur Division,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution
Circle (TANGEDCO),
Theni – 625 518. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Theni.
2. M.Prasad ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Case No.2055-8/2022 and quash its order dated 13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.5037 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation,
Theni Electricity Distribution Circle,
Theni – 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Andipatti West Electricity Division,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution
Circle (TANGEDCO),
Andipatti,
Theni – 625 512. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Theni.
2. K.Sureshpandi ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Case No.2055-10/2022 and quash its order dated
13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.5038 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation,
Theni Electricity Distribution Circle,
Theni – 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Andipatti Town Electricity Division,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution
Circle (TANGEDCO),
Andipatti,
Theni – 625 512. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Theni.
2. A.Pandi ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Case No.2055-11/2022 and quash its order dated
13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.5039 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation,
Theni Electricity Distribution Circle,
Theni – 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Andipatti West Electricity Division,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution
Circle (TANGEDCO),
Andipatti,
Theni – 625 512. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Theni.
2. M.Vijaykumar ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Case No.2055-12/2022 and quash its order dated
13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.5040 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation,
Theni Electricity Distribution Circle,
Theni – 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Andipatti West Electricity Division,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution
Circle (TANGEDCO),
Andipatti,
Theni – 625 512. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Theni.
2. M.Nagarajan ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Case No.2055-13/2022 and quash its order dated
13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.5041 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation,
Theni Electricity Distribution Circle,
Theni – 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Kamayagoundenpatti Section,
Kamayagoundenpatti,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution
Circle (TANGEDCO),
Theni – 625 521. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Theni.
2. A.Thanga Muniyandi ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Case No.2055-14/2022 and quash its order dated
13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.5042 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation,
Theni Electricity Distribution Circle,
Theni – 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Kamayagoundenpatti Section,
Kamayagoundenpatti,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution
Circle (TANGEDCO),
Theni – 625 521. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Theni.
2. I.Muthuraj ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Case No.2055-15/2022 and quash its order dated
13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.5043 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation,
Theni Electricity Distribution Circle,
Theni – 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Gudalur Section, Chinnamanur Division,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution
Circle (TANGEDCO),
Theni – 625 518. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Theni.
2. M.Easwaran ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Case No.2055-16/2022 and quash its order dated
13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.5044 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation,
Theni Electricity Distribution Circle,
Theni – 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Mathurapuri Section,
Mathurapuri,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution
Circle (TANGEDCO),
Theni – 625 531. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Theni.
2. A.Raja ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Case No.2055-17/2022 and quash its order dated
13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.5045 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation,
Theni Electricity Distribution Circle,
Theni – 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Andipatti East Electricity Division,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution
Circle (TANGEDCO),
Theni – 625 512. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Theni.
2. A.Thangaraja ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Case No.2055-18/2022 and quash its order dated
13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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W.P.(MD)No.5046 of 2024
1. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation,
Theni Electricity Distribution Circle,
Theni – 625 531.
2. The Assistant Engineer,
Surulipatti Section,
Surulipatti,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution
Circle (TANGEDCO),
Theni – 625 512. ... Petitioners
versus
1. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement),
Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial
Establishment (Conferment of Permanent
Status to Workmen) Act, 1981,
Theni.
2. S.Paramasivam ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records of the
1st respondent in Case No.2055-19/2022 and quash its order dated
13.12.2023.
For Petitioners : Mr.Anand Gopalan
for M/s.T.S.Gopalan and Co.
For R1 : Mr.C.Venkateshkumar,
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : No appearance
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COMMON ORDER
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board has filed these writ petitions as
against the orders passed by the 1st respondent/Authority under the Tamil
Nadu Industrial Establishment (Conferment of Permanent Status to
Workmen) Act, 1981.
2. The main contention of the learned counsel appearing for the
petitioner is that the 1st respondent/Authority under the Tamil Nadu
Industrial Establishment (Conferment of Permanent Status to Workmen) Act,
1981, have no jurisdiction to entertain the applications filed by the contract
employees, seeking conferment of permanent status.
3. Admittedly, the private respondents have been engaged through
contract for certain miscellaneous works. Similarly placed contract workers
have also filed similar applications before the 1st respondent and the same
were rejected or allowed by the 1st respondent/Authority and several writ
petitions and writ appeals have been filed on the very same issue before this
Court.
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4. This Court had an occasion to decide a similar issue and held that
the 1st respondent/Authority under the Tamil Nadu Industrial Establishment
(Conferment of Permanent Status to Workmen) Act, 1981, cannot entertain
the applications from the contract workers. This Court, while rejecting the
claim of the private respondents, had granted liberty to the contract workers
to workout their remedy by raising a dispute either under Section 2(k) of the
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 or under the Contract Labour (Regulation and
Abolition) Act, 1970 before the Industrial Tribunal.
5. A Coordinate Bench of this Court, in batch of writ petitions, by
following the Judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Steel Authority of
India Ltd., & others Vs. National Union Water Front Workers and others,
reported in 2001 (7) SCC 1, held that the authority under the CPS Act would
not have any jurisdiction whatsoever to entertain a claim seeking conferment
of permanent status from the contract labourers.
6. In view of the same, these writ petitions are allowed and the
impugned orders are set aside. Liberty is granted to the private
respondents/contract workers to workout their remedy by raising a dispute
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either under Section 2(k) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 or under the
Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, before the Industrial
Tribunal. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are
closed.
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NCC : Yes/No
Index :Yes/No
Internet : Yes/No
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B.PUGALENDHI,J.
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WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022, 25234 to 25239 of 2022,
25391 to 25396 of 2022 and 488 to 493 of 2023
and 29089 of 2022 and 5030 to 5046 of 2024
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