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The Superintending Engineer v. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Enforcement)

WP(MD)/24657/2022 · 2025-09-15

B Pugalendhi

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WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.11.2025 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 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 1st respondent in Na.Ka.No.E/325/2018 and quash its common order dated 27.11.2019. For Petitioner : Mr.Anand Gopalan 1/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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. 2/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 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 3/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 4/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 5/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 6/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 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. 7/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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, 8/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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. 9/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 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. 10/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 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 11/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 12/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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. 13/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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, 14/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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. 15/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 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.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 16/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 17/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 18/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 19/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 20/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 21/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 22/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 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 23/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 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 24/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 25/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 26/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 27/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 28/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 29/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 30/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 31/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 32/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 33/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 34/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 35/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 36/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 37/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 38/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 39/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases 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 40/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases COMMON ORDER The learned Government Pleaders are directed to produce all relevant records, based on which, findings have been given by the Inspector of Labour. 2. The learned counsel appearing for the private respondents are also expected to file synopsis by giving bullet points as to the grounds raised in these writ petitions. 3. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for TANGEDCO is also directed to file his points for consideration along with relevant citations. 4. Post the matters on 14.11.2025 immediately after admission. 03.11.2025 ogy 41/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)Nos.24657 to 24662 of 2022 batch cases B.PUGALENDHI,J. ogy 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 03.11.2025 42/42 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis