JUDGMENT :

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records relating to the order dated 06.12.2018 passed by the second respondent in Na.Ka.No.A/2160/2012 and to quash the same.

1. In all these Writ Petitions, the Management has challenged the order of the Authority dated 06.12.2018 & 04.12.2019 respectively passed under Section 3(1) of the Tamil Nadu Industrial Establishments (Conferment of Permanent Status to Workmen) Act, 1981 [hereinafter referred to as “Act”], whereby the Management was directed to confer permanent status to the respective workmen, (first respondent in each of their respective Writ Petitions), from the date of completion of 480 days of their continuous service in 24 calender months.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner-Corporation contended that the workmen were appointed as reserved drivers/ conductors on temporary basis and only for the vacancies that may arise in future. As per the conditions in their appointment orders, they were informed that they would be made permanent based on their seniority and performance, as an