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ANIL KUMAR JUKANTI
K. Raju – Appellant
Versus
Telangana State Road Transport Corporation – Respondent
ORDER :
This Writ Petition is filed seeking the following relief:
2. Heard Mrs. K.V.Vani, learned counsel representing Mr. A.Jayaprakash Rao, learned Senior Counsel for petitioner and Mr. B.Krishna Karthik, learned counsel representing Mr. Gaddam Srinivas, learned Standing Counsel for TSRTC for respondents.
3. Brief facts:
Petitioner was appointed as Driver in respondent Corporation on 20.04.2005 on daily wage basis and his services were regularized with effect from 14.05.2015. Petitioner was subjected to periodical medical examination and the Medical Officer, TSRTC Dispensary, Warangal, examined the petitioner and declared him unfit for the post
Retrospective retirement on medical grounds is illegal; employees' family members are entitled to alternative employment under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
The court established that the acceptance of monetary benefits under duress does not preclude the right to seek alternative employment under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
An employee who acquires a disability during service cannot be dismissed; they must be accommodated in suitable employment as per the law.
The court ruled that premature retirement due to declared fitness must be substantiated with adequate reasons, particularly when past accommodations were made, reflecting obligations under Articles 1....
The court emphasized the duty of the respondents to identify a suitable post for accommodating the petitioner under the relevant legislation for persons with disabilities.
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