Madras High Court
Tncsc Employees Union vs Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation on 5 September, 2019
Equivalent citations: AIRONLINE 2019 MAD 576
Author: S.M.Subramaniam
Bench: S.M.Subramaniam
W.P.No.19899 of 2017
THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED :05.09.2019
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM
W.P.No.19899 of 2017
TNCSC Employees Union
Regn No.325/CPT
Affiliated with Labour Progressive Federation
Represented by its State President
No.42, Thambusamy Road
Kilpauk, Chennai. ..Petitioner
vs
1.Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Represented by its Managing Director
No.42, Thambusamy Road,
Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010
2.The Senior Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Satchidananda Moopanar Road,
Near Membalam
Thanjavur – 613 001
3.The Senior Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Master Plan Complex,
Collectorate,
Nagapattinam – 611 001
4.The Senior Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
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Mannargudi Road,
Velamal,
Thiruvarur – 610 001.
5.The Senior Regional Manager Chennai(North)
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
NO.7, Conronsmith Road, Gopalapuram,
Chennai – 600 086
6.The Senior Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Goundampalayam,
Coimbatore – 641 030
7.The Regional Manager Chennai(South)
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
No.7, Conronsmith Road,
Gopalapuram, Chennai – 600 086.
8.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Raghavan Commercial Compled,
2nd floor, 36, Vellala Street,
Ariyalur – 621 704.
9.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Nellikuppam Road, Semmandalam,
Cuddalore – 607 001.
10.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
No.1, Salem Main Road,
Dharmapuri – 636 705
11.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
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Near Collector Office,
District Sports Ground Backside,
Dindigul – 624 001
12.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
No.38a/10, Housing Unit,
Nasiyanur Road,
Manickampalayam,
Erode – 638 011
13.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Vandavasi Road,
Pallavan Nagar(housing Board)
Kanchipuram – 631 501
14.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Konam, Nagarcoil,
Kanniyakumari – 629 004
15.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Collectorate Complex,
Karur – 639 562
16.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Tncsc Complex, By Pass Road,
Krishnagiri – 635 001
17.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Ward No.10, Kuruvikaran Salai,
Aringnar Anna Nagar,
Madurai – 625 020
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18.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Namakkal Collector Office Back Side,
Siluvampatti Post,
Namakkal – 637 003.
19.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
198/a, Goodshed Road,
Nilgiris – 643 001
20.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Thurai Mangalam,
Perambalur – 621 220
21.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Kalyanapuram 1st Street,
Trichy Bye-pass Road,
Pudukottai – 622 002
22.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Collectorate Master Plan Complex,
Ramanathapuram – 625 525
23.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
No.528, Trichy Main Road,
Dasanaikenpatti(Post)
Salem – 636 201
24.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Collectorate Complex,
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Phase-ii,
Sivagangai – 630 562
25.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
No.3-112, R.m.t.c.Colony,
Bodi Main Road,
Theni – 625 531
26.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Court Complex,
Trichy – 628 008
27.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
No.9f, St.thomas Road,
Maharajah Nagar,
Thirunelveli – 627 011
28.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
No.6, Lalbagadur Street,
Periyakummam, Thiruvallur – 602 001
29.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Sidco Complex, Vellore Road,
Vengikal, Thiruvannamalai – 606 604
30.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
No.c42, 43,44, Sipcot Complex,
Turicorin – 628 008
31.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
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Pallavansathukuppam,
Vellore – 632 002
32.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Chennai Road, Villupuram – 605 602
33.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
Collectorate Complex,
Virudhunagar – 626 001
34.The Regional Manager,
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
48, NGR Nagar Main Road,
SRC Mill Compound,
Uthukuli Main Road,
Tirupur – 641 601 ..Respondents
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of
India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents
corporation to abide by Clause 3 of Settlement of 19.09.1991 and
clause 5 and 6 of the settlement of 30.01.1997 unless the same is
substituted by another settlement or an award and issue such further
or other appropriate orders or directions as this Honourable Court may
deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case, award
costs and thus render justice.
For Petitioner : M/s.M.Karthikayani
for M/s.K.Sudalai kannu
For Respondents : Mr.L.P.Shanmugasundaram
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
The relief sought for in the present writ petition is for a direction to direct the Respondents Corporation to abide by Clause 3 of Settlement of 19.09.1991 and clause 5 and 6 of the settlement of 30.01.1997 unless the same is substituted by another settlement or an award and issue such further or other appropriate orders.
2. The writ petitioner is TNCSC Employees Union. The grievances of the writ petitioner is that a preference to the qualified seasonal employees in the 'Direct Purchase Centers' [DPC], while filling the regular vacancies is to be provided.
3. In this regard, it is contended that the Clause 3 of Settlement dated 19.09.1991 is to be implemented. The same clause is incorporated in Clause 5 and 6 of the Settlement dated 30.01.1997 also.
4. The learned counsel for the writ petitioner states that 7/14 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.19899 of 2017 undoubtedly subsequent settlements were also entered into between the Union as well as the Management. However, the learned counsel states that it is not made clear, whether all the eligible workmen are absorbed in the regular vacancy or not. However, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents made a submission that the writ petition cannot be entertained as the writ petitioners have not exhausted the effective alternate remedy provided under the ID Act.
5. It is further stated that 12(3) settlement dated 30.01.1997, which is sought to be adhered is a time barred one.
6. Under these circumstances, if at all, any of the clauses of the settlement is violated or not adhered to, the writ petitioner Union has to approach the Appellate Authority for the purpose of redressal of their grievances. The procedures as contemplated and the efficacious remedy available under the Act is to be exhausted before approaching the Hon'ble High Court. The Hon'ble High Court cannot adjudicate the disputed issues in a writ proceedings under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. Such disputed issues and facts are to be 8/14 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.19899 of 2017 adjudicated only by verifying the original records and by adducing evidences, if required. Such an exercise cannot be done in the writ proceedings and therefore, the petitioner has to exhaust the alternate remedy for the purpose of redressing their grievances, if at all any grievances exists as of now.
7. With this liberty, the writ petition stands dismissed. However, there shall be no order as to costs.
05.09.2019 kak Index:Yes Speaking order:Yes To
1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation No.42, Thambusamy Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010
2.The Senior Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Satchidananda Moopanar Road, 9/14 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.19899 of 2017 Near Membalam Thanjavur – 613 001
3.The Senior Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Master Plan Complex, Collectorate, Nagapattinam – 611 001
4.The Senior Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Mannargudi Road, Velamal, Thiruvarur – 610 001.
5.The Senior Regional Manager Chennai(North) Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation NO.7, Conronsmith Road, Gopalapuram, Chennai – 600 086
6.The Senior Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Goundampalayam, Coimbatore – 641 030
7.The Regional Manager Chennai(South) Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation No.7, Conronsmith Road, Gopalapuram, Chennai – 600 086.
8.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Raghavan Commercial Compled, 2nd floor, 36, Vellala Street, Ariyalur – 621 704.
9.The Regional Manager, 10/14 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.19899 of 2017 Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Nellikuppam Road, Semmandalam, Cuddalore – 607 001.
10.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation No.1, Salem Main Road, Dharmapuri – 636 705
11.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Near Collector Office, District Sports Ground Backside, Dindigul – 624 001
12.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation No.38a/10, Housing Unit, Nasiyanur Road, Manickampalayam, Erode – 638 011
13.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Vandavasi Road, Pallavan Nagar(housing Board) Kanchipuram – 631 501
14.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Konam, Nagarcoil, Kanniyakumari – 629 004
15.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Collectorate Complex, Karur – 639 562 11/14 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.19899 of 2017
16.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Tncsc Complex, By Pass Road, Krishnagiri – 635 001
17.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Ward No.10, Kuruvikaran Salai, Aringnar Anna Nagar, Madurai – 625 020
18.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Namakkal Collector Office Back Side, Siluvampatti Post, Namakkal – 637 003.
19.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation 198/a, Goodshed Road, Nilgiris – 643 001
20.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Thurai Mangalam, Perambalur – 621 220
21.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Kalyanapuram 1st Street, Trichy Bye-pass Road, Pudukottai – 622 002
22.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Collectorate Master Plan Complex, 12/14 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.19899 of 2017 Ramanathapuram – 625 525
23.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation No.528, Trichy Main Road, Dasanaikenpatti(Post) Salem – 636 201
24.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Collectorate Complex, Phase-ii, Sivagangai – 630 562
25.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation No.3-112, R.m.t.c.Colony, Bodi Main Road, Theni – 625 531
26.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Court Complex, Trichy – 628 008
27.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation No.9f, St.thomas Road, Maharajah Nagar, Thirunelveli – 627 011
28.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation No.6, Lalbagadur Street, Periyakummam, Thiruvallur – 602 001 13/14 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.No.19899 of 2017 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.
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29.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Sidco Complex, Vellore Road, Vengikal, Thiruvannamalai – 606 604
30.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation No.c42, 43,44, Sipcot Complex, Turicorin – 628 008
31.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Pallavansathukuppam, Vellore – 632 002
32.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Chennai Road, Villupuram – 605 602
33.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Collectorate Complex, Virudhunagar – 626 001
34.The Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation 48, NGR Nagar Main Road, SRC Mill Compound, Uthukuli Main Road, Tirupur – 641 601.
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