Case Note & Summary
The case involved a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by the petitioner, M. Abdul Mujeeb, challenging an order of transfer issued by the Central Administrative Tribunal on 07-01-2026. The petitioner sought to quash the Tribunal's order and requested a transfer from the office of the Chief General Manager, Vehicle Factory, Jabalpur, to the office of the Chief Managing Director, Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi. The Tribunal dismissed the original application as infructuous since the petitioner had already joined the transferred position in January 2026. The High Court noted that the petitioner had been serving in the new position for more than seven months, rendering the review of the transfer order unnecessary. The court concluded that if the petitioner had any grievances, he could approach the competent authority for resolution. Consequently, the writ petition was dismissed without costs, and the connected miscellaneous petition was closed.
Headnote
A) Administrative Law - Writ Jurisdiction - Review of Transfer Order - Article 226 of the Constitution of India - The petitioner challenged a transfer order after joining the new position, leading to the dismissal of the application as infructuous. The court held that reviewing the transfer order was not warranted as the petitioner had been serving in the new position for over seven months and advised seeking redressal from the competent authority for any grievances (Paras 1-3).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the order of transfer issued by the Central Administrative Tribunal can be reviewed after the petitioner has joined the transferred position.
Final Decision
The High Court dismissed the writ petition, stating that the petitioner had been serving in the transferred position for over seven months, and advised him to seek redressal from the competent authority for any grievances.
Law Points
- Writ jurisdiction
- Transfer orders
- Administrative Tribunal decisions
