Appellate Tribunal For Electricity

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Hon'ble Mr. Justice E. Padmanabhan

Born on 15th December, 1941. After graduation, he graduated in Law with Post Graduate Diploma in Company, Banking and Insurance Laws. Started practice in 1966 from Madras Bar. Has specialization in writs, constitutional, environmental and administrative law matters. Held the Office of the Secretary, High Court Rules Committee. Designated as Senior Advocate during January, 1994. Elevated as Judge of the Chennai High Court on 19.12.1996. Delivered many landmark judgements such as permitting women employees to work during third shift by providing work safety measures, directing transport authorities to grant permit to transport operators to ply mini-buses in villages. Associated with the Green Bench of the High Court for three years. Was President of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Union Territory of Pondicherry and Executive Chairman, Legal Services Authority, Union Territory of Pondicherry. Takes keen interest in legal aid to poor and has authored many articles on environment and consumer protection. Retired on 14.12.2003. Appointed as sole arbitrator in many cases by High Court after retirement. Appointed as Judicial Member, Appellate Tribunal for Electricity on 13.05.2005.