Madurai
Pulling up the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board [now holding company of TANGEDCO and TANTRANSCO] for being selective in initiating disciplinary action against its employees, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday sought a response from it.
Justice D. Krishnakumar observed that the court was hearing a number of cases where employees sought revocation of their suspension, pending Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) inquiry. While in some cases departmental proceedings were initiated, in other cases no such action was initiated.
“It is seen that now a days, the public are suffering at the hands of employees of the board, who demand money to carry out repair works, including for installation of electricity connection and replacement of any materials. This court fails to understand why there is no uniformity to initiate action against those employees involved in such serious offences,” the court said.
The court directed the Chief Engineer (Personnel), TNEB, to submit relevant guidelines/ circulars/ memorandums issued by it to initiate disciplinary action against employees involved in serious offences. The case was adjourned to July 11.
The court was hearing a petition filed by Sivasamy, a foreman from Theni, who was placed under suspension following a complaint of demanding and accepting bribe. The petitioner sought revocation of the suspension order.
