P.Mahendran v. No.27, Railway Station New Road, Kumbakonam.2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport
Case at a glance
Outcome
Disposed of
Herold Singh, as noted above, the writ petition is disposed of
Provisions considered
Key paragraphs
- Para 66. Accordingly, by placing on record the submissions made by Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, as noted above, the writ petition is disposed of. Further, it is made clear that in case if there is any necessity of referring the petitioner to the Medical Board for re-examination, the…
Judgment
W.P(MD) No.9083 of 2026BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 08.04.2026CORAMTHE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMARW.P(MD) No.9083 of 2026P.Mahendran ... Petitioner Vs.
The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum) Ltd., TNSTC Head Office, No.27, Railway Station New Road, Kumbakonam.
The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum) Ltd., Kumbakonam Region, No.27, Railway Station New Road, Kumbakonam.... RespondentsPRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to provide the petitioner permanent alternative employment with pay protection and continuity of service and all other attendant 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD) No.9083 of 2026benefits on par with other employees, in the light of Section 20 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and on the basis of the medical board recommendations by considering the petitioner's representation dated 22.02.2026 and provide him salary for the period in which duty was not given by the respondents. For Petitioner : Mr.SP.VijaynivasFor Respondents: Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing CounselORDERThis writ petition has been filed seeking writ of mandamus to direct the respondents to provide permanent alternative employment with pay protection and continuity of service and all other attendant benefits, consequent upon the disability suffered by the petitioner, and sought for protection under Section 20 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016. 2. Having taken note of the nature of the prayer made in the writ petition, this Court directed the learned Standing Counsel 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD) No.9083 of 2026Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, to get instructions in this aspect.
Today, when the matter taken up for further consideration, Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, placed before this Court, the written instructions dated 08.04.2026 received from the respondents which disclosed that the petitioner is now being provided alternative employment continuously, and therefore, the relief sought in the writ petition has become infructuous.
The learned counsel for the petitioner also fairly submitted that for the past 3 months, the petitioner is being provided with alternative employment as security guard and if the petitioner is continued without any breaking service or disturbance in the said post, he cannot have any grievance. However, he also expressed apprehension that the respondents are referring the petitioner to the Medical Board for examination repeatedly and on each and every occasion, the petitioner is constrained to spend considerable time to have examination by the Medical Board and thereby, an artificial break is being created in the 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD) No.9083 of 2026service of the petitioner.
Considering the fact that the petitioner is already provided with alternate employment and the respondents have also agreed to continue the petitioner in the same employment, so long the petitioner continues to have the disability, practically the relief sought in the writ petition has become infructuous.
Operative part
Accordingly, by placing on record the submissions made by Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, as noted above, the writ petition is disposed of. Further, it is made clear that in case if there is any necessity of referring the petitioner to the Medical Board for re-examination, the respondents shall refer the petitioner to the nearest Medical Board available to avoid any break in service of the petitioner and to avoid any loss of pay, etc. No costs. 08.04.2026Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / Norm4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD) No.9083 of 2026To1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum) Ltd., TNSTC Head Office, No.27, Railway Station New Road, Kumbakonam. 2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum) Ltd., Kumbakonam Region, No.27, Railway Station New Road, Kumbakonam.5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD) No.9083 of 2026MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR , J. RMW.P(MD) No.9083 of 202608.04.2026 6/6
Questions this judgment answers
What did the Court decide in this case?
The Court recorded the following disposition: Herold Singh, as noted above, the writ petition is disposed of
Which statutory provisions did this judgment involve?
Constitution of India — art. 226; Disabilities Act, 2016.
Precedent status how later indexed judgments have treated this case
No known negative treatment found in the Courts & Cases corpus.
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