K. Srinivasan v. The Director General

ORDER This writ petition is filed to quash the impugned order of transfer issued by the first respondent in CP/0494 dated 08.05.2026 and the consequential order passed by the second respondent in 1340(i) dated 17.06.2026 and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to either retain the petitioner with the 3rd Respondent or post the petitioner within the same region.

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that he was appointed as a machinist through employment exchange vide order dated 17.07.1998 and was directed to report to duty with the third respondent on 03.08.1998 and on the basis of written examination, the petitioner was appointed as Charge man Grade II on

02.03.2012. Presently, he is in Coastal Guard, serving as civilian employee in the third respondent's unit. By order of the second respondent, the petitioner was attached as a Foreman with the Coast Guard Refit and Production Team, Chennai with effect from 25.03.2019 and was further transferred to the Timer Pond Project on 22.09.2020.

2.1. After completion of one year in the said post, the petitioner was relieved and directed to report to the third respondent on 01.12.2021. However, Page3 of 7 the first respondent vide order dated 08.05.2026, issued transfer orders directing that the petitioner to be transferred from Chennai to Kolkatta. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 11.05.2026, to the third respondent. However, the same has not been considered. Thereafter, a recommendation has been forwarded by the third respondent to the second respondent on 14.05.2026 narrating his inconvenience to join duty at Kolkatta, however, the said request has been rejected by the second respondent vide a non-speaking order dated 17.06.2026. Challenging the same, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶4The learned Senior Panel counsel appearing for the respondents submits that the appropriate forum, before which the petitioner can redress his grievance, is the Central Administrative Tribunal.

¶5In view of the submission made by the learned Senior Panel counsel appearing for the respondent that the petitioner has been directed to report at Kolkatta immediately and the petitioner's request for retention of transfer seeking that he be considered for transfer of same region has been rejected despite a recommendation that has been given by the Superior officer that he Page4 of 7 may be considered for transfer to the ICGS Tuticorin / ICGS Mandapam / ICGS Vizag, there shall be an order, that the petitioner shall not be disturbed, till he approaches the Tribunal. The petitioner shall within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order move an application to the Central Administrative Tribunal to redress his grievance.

¶6With the above observation, this writ petition is dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions stand closed. 24-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rap Page5 of 7 To

¶1The Director General Coast Guard Headquarters, National Stadium complex, New Delhi – 110 001.

¶2The Commander, Coast Guard Region (East), Napier Bridge, Chennai - 600 009.

¶3The Officer in Charge, Indian Coast Guard, Base Maintenance Unit (CHN) 56, SN Street, Kasimedu, Chennai - 600 013. Page6 of 7

P.T.ASHA, J. rap 24-06-2026 Page7 of 7

Page1 of 7 sIN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA and W.M.P.Nos.26099 and 26103 of 2026 K. Srinivasan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Director General Coast Guard Headquarters, National Stadium complex, New Delhi – 110 001. 2. The Commander, Coast Guard Region (East), Napier Bridge, Chennai - 600 009. 3. The Officer in Charge, Indian Coast Guard, Base Maintenance Unit (CHN) 56, SN Street, Kasimedu, Chennai - 600 013. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of certiorarified mandamus to call for the impugned order of transfer issued by the first respondent in CP/0494 dated 08.05.2026 and the consequential order passed by the second respondent in 1340(i) dated 17.06.2026 and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to either retain the petitioner with the 3rd Respondent or post the petitioner within the same region and grant such other further relief as this Court. Page2 of 7 For Petitioner(s) : Mr.M. Alagu Goutham For Respondent(s) : Mr.C.Kulanthaivel, Senior Panel counsel