IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 12-09-2022 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM WP No.39308 of 2016 R.Joseph .. Petitioner vs.

1.Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., Represented by its Chairman cum Managing Director, No.14, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002.

2.The Chief Engineer/Personal, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., No.800, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002.

3.The Superintendent Engineer, Kadamparai Generation Circle, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Minparai – 642 101. .. Respondents Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to effect promotion of the petitioner to the post of Special Grade Foreman with effect from September 2014 with arrears and all other consequent benefits including pensionary benefits.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Meenakshi For Respondents : Mr.P.Subramanian, Standing Counsel for TANGEDCO.

O R D E R

The relief sought for in the present writ petition is to direct the respondents to effect promotion to the petitioner for filling up the post of Special Grade Foreman with effect from September, 2014 along wit