Madras HC appoints retired judge as admin of Tangedco union to sort internal power struggle
They have been fighting for control of the TNEFW, which was established in 1958 and has deposits in various financial institutions worth crores of rupees.
Madras High Court
Madras High Court(File photo| Express)
R Sivakumar
Updated on:
24 Aug 2024, 8:27 am
2 min read
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has appointed a former judge of the court, Justice P Devadass, as administrator of a trade union attached to the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) in order to resolve the tussle between different groups within the union and hold fresh elections for the state and executive councils.
The order, in this regard, was passed recently by Justice R M T Teekaa Raman while disposing a batch of suits filed by K Sampath, Shajahan and M Ramachandran, who claimed to have been elected as general secretary, president and treasurer respectively, of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Workers Federation (TNEFW).
They have been fighting for control of the TNEFW, which was established in 1958 and has deposits in various financial institutions worth crores of rupees.
The judge ordered that the administrator would have an initial tenure of four months, he would be paid a remuneration of Rs 1 lakh per month and would run the administration of the union until completing organisational elections.
“Non-conducting of election even after expiry of term, even after several representations being made by the state executive council members, compels this court to appoint a retired judge of this court as administrator for the purpose of conducting election,” the judge said in the order.
He further directed the commissioner of the Greater Chennai Police to provide protection to the administrator for taking over the management of the union.
Moreover, since there were attempts by one of the office-bearers to divert funds to the tune of Rs 30 lakh from the union’s account to his personal account, the judge fixed the money drawing capacity to not exceed Rs 5 lakh in a single transaction.
Even after the tenure of the office-bearers of the union — S Moorthy, M Dhanasekar and Aruldoss — lapsed in March 2024, they were stated to have delayed holding the organisational polls. In the meantime, a vice president convened the general body meeting in May, where K Sampath, Shajahan and M Ramachandran were elected as general secretary, president and treasurer respectively.
They filed the suits seeking to restrain Moorthy, Dhanasekar and Aruldoss from interfering with the affairs of the union while the ousted office-bearers moved the court against the newly-elected office-bearers.
.
According to district-level officials of the education department, the number of government school students securing medical seats has seen a slight increase in Pudukkottai in recent years, particularly since the introduction of the 7.5% reservation in the 2020-21 academic year.
Keeramangalam school alone has seen 23 of its students secure medical seats over the past four years, including four this year. N Vallinayaki, headmistress of the Keeramangalam school, pointed out that Abhinaya couldn’t afford any private coaching classes for the last two years since she completed schooling.
“We consistently followed up, gave study materials and encouraged her to not give up,” she said. Similarly, five students of the government higher secondary school in Vayalogam of Illupur taluk have secured MBBS admission this year, compared to three last year. Y Jayaraj, headmaster of the school, said, “We identify students and give them special coaching with the help of high-tech labs. Every evening we conduct tests.
For Class 12 students, we make sure they attend taluk-level classes where they get more exposure.” “Many who secured seats this year are repeaters. The high cost of private coaching has created a barrier, leading many students to lose motivation despite having the potential to succeed,” he added.
Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp
Download the TNIE app to stay with us and follow the latest
medical admissionGovernment school students
Show Comments
Related Stories
Health Minister Ma Subramanian releasing the rank list on Monday
Tamil Nadu medical rank list out; cut-offs may go up
Express News Service
20 Aug 2024
Tables arranged outside the Mettupatti panchayat middle school
Pudukkottai school building in ruin, students forced to sit outside
Pearson Lenekar SR
19 Aug 2024
Protests began this month over the reintroduction of a quota scheme reserving more than half of all government jobs for certain candidates.
Bangladesh students vow to resume protests unless leaders freed
AFP
28 Jul 2024
Jackfruit from Keeramangalam, Vadakadu and Kaikaati in Pudukkottai are renowned for their taste and also enjoy demand from foreign countries
Problem of plenty: Jackfruit price dips by 80 per cent in Pudukkottai
Pearson Lenekar SR
13 Jul 2024
Tamil Nadu
Tiruchy locality’s garbage menace tackled with discarded toilets
About two months ago, the corporation decided to repurpose discarded toilets as planters.
Ornamental plants planted in discarded toilets placed at a beautified spot on Collectorate Road in Tiruchy
Ornamental plants planted in discarded toilets placed at a beautified spot on Collectorate Road in Tiruchy(Photo | MK Ashok Kumar, EPS)
Jose K Joseph
Updated on:
24 Aug 2024, 7:43 am
1 min read
TIRUCHY: Commuters on Collectorate Road in the city can’t help but do a double-take when they spot three toilets adorned with ornamental plants lining the street. The quirky yet effective beautification effort by the city corporation has not only added a unique charm to the area but also put an end to illegal dumping at the vacant plot, besides the road.
About two months ago, the corporation decided to repurpose discarded toilets as planters. The beautified spot, which also has graffiti, has seen a significant decrease in garbage dumping, with many attributing it to the fear of being caught in the act.
“At first glance, people are puzzled as to why are there toilets on the roadside. But once they realise it is a creative initiative to prevent littering and promote recycling, they are pleasantly surprised. Some even stop to take pictures,” said Prasanna, a resident.
“People fear that they will be photographed while disposing off the garbage. I appreciate the corporation for coming up with such an innovative idea to stop littering,” said Anjali L, another resident. Encouraged by the success of the initiative, the corporation is trying to come up more such ideas.
“We are regularly conduction beautification drives, using discarded materials, at frequent dumping sites. Our goal is to turn these sites into green spaces that convey the importance of recycling,” a senior official said.
Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp
Download the TNIE app to stay with us and follow the latest
discarded toiletsornamental plants
Show Comments
Related Stories
Nilgiris District Forest Officer S Gowtham handed over an initial solatium of Rs 50,000 to Janaki’s son
Tribal woman dies in elephant attack near Kotagiri in Niligiris
Express News Service
22 Aug 2024
Representative Image
Thief sneaks out through railway police station toilet window in Kerala
Toby Antony
10 Aug 2024
Bangladesh protest image used for representative purposes only.
Bangladesh crisis poses “significant concerns” for India’s textile, apparel industry: CITI
PTI
06 Aug 2024
Image used for representational purposes only.
Contractor gives four migrant workers accommodation in public toilet in Tiruppur
Express News Service
02 Aug 2024
Tamil Nadu
Inspect quality of maize seeds sold in Perambalur, worried farmers tell TN government
With farmers largely relying on private companies for seed supply, they complained that the seed they procured did not germinate, thereby affecting the yield.
Maize cultivation at K Eraiyur in Perambalur
Maize cultivation at K Eraiyur in Perambalur (Photo | Express)
P Thiruselvam
Updated on:
24 Aug 2024, 7:33 am
2 min read
PERAMBALUR: Complaining about the “poor” quality of seed last year, farmers cultivating maize in the district demand the authorities concerned to undertake immediate inspection of this year’s stock in the market. After onions, maize is the most cultivated crop in Perambalur.
The crop was cultivated over 65,322 hectares last year. While the acreage is expected to remain the same this year, farmers had last year complained that the maize seed available in market was substandard. With farmers largely relying on private companies for seed supply, they complained that the seed they procured did not germinate, thereby affecting the yield.
Fearing that the situation would repeat this year, the farmers, some of whom have commenced cultivation since the Tamil month of Aadi, demand the department concerned to inspect the quality of seeds available in the market.
Additionally, they demand a price list for the varieties made available. Tamilaga Vivasayigal Sangam state secretary R Raja Chidambaram said, “Both the state and the Union governments are unconcerned about maize seeds. The seeds supplied until last year were of poor quality.
The lack of germination capacity affected yield for most farmers. The seeds are also affected by new diseases to which the authorities have so far provided no solution.” Further, pointing out that not all seed varieties are climate-resilient, Chidambaram said farmers ignorant about this go on to suffer. “It is the government’s duty to prevent farmers from suffering,” he added.
Tamil Nadu farmers’ association district president N Chelladurai said, “Last year, the price of maize seed kept fluctuating within the same day owing to supply shortage. Many farmers purchase low-cost seed varieties which raise concerns over yield deficiency. Further the price of maize seeds costs more than the crop itself.
The government should hence regulate it or produce it and sell it to farmers.” When contacted, an official in the seed certification and organic certification department told TNIE, “We test three aspects of a seed, including germination, before they are made available for sale. If we find any problem with the seed, we stop it from being sold.”
On complaints over last year’s seed quality, the official said, “The problem is only likely to occur only in a particular lot. After a complaint over germination last year, we blocked its sales.” On traders overcharging, the official said, “Traders do not sell above MRP. Immediate action will be taken in the event of a complaint raised over price variation.”