IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
T.VINOD KUMAR
G.Venkatesan – Appellant
Versus
Managing Director – Respondent
ORDER :
T.VINOD KUMAR, J.
Heard the learned Counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent Nos.1 to 3 and perused the record.
2. The petitioner, by the present Writ Petition, has assailed the action of the third respondent in issuing proceedings, dated 19.11.2013, as confirmed by the second respondent vide proceedings, dated 18.12.2015, which was further confirmed by the first respondent vide proceedings, dated 01.12.2016.
3. The case of the petitioner is that he was recruited as Shop Supervisor on contractual basis under the first respondent on 24.11.2003; that thereafter on 05.02.2004, his work was extended as additional charge of Area Supervisor of the Arcot Town; that on 25.05.2004, he was appointed as Physical Verification Officer in Shop No.11140, located at R.R. Road, Ranipet; that from the date of his appointment till date, he has been discharging his duties honestly and sincerely without any blemish and to the utmost satisfaction of his superior officials.
4. The petitioner also contended that his superior officials, being satisfied with his work, appointed him as Supervisor in Shop No.11213, Arakkonam; that while working as Supervisor in the sa
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