K.Dhandapani, v. Government Of India,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED 31.01.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mrs. JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU W.P.No.12254 of 2012 and M.P.No.2 of 2012 K.Dhandapani .... Petitioner vs

1. The Government of India, rep. by its Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Banking Division, Department of financial Services, North block, New Delhi.

2. The Chief Executive Officer, Indian Bank's Association, World Trade Centre, 6th Floor, Centre 1 Building, World Trade Centre Complex, Cuff Parade, Mumbai - 400 005.

3. The Board of Directors of Punjab National Bank, rep. by tis Chairman and Managing Director, Human Resources Development Division, No.7, Bhikhaiji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110 607.

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4. The Deputy General Manager, Provident Fund and Pension Fund Department, Punjab National bank, Head Office, Rajendra Bhawan, Rajendra Place, New Delhi - 110 008

5. The Assistant General Manager, Human Resources Development Department, Circle Office, Rayala Towers, III Floor, III Block, No.158, Anna Salai Chennai - 600 002. .... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the constitution of India to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for records relating to the Circular bearing re. No.08/10 dated 16.08.2010 issued by the 4th respondent in not including the persons who had been compulsorily retired from the bank for 2nd option and the consequential order bearing ref. No.CO.CHN:HRD:PENSIONN OPTION dt. 23.11.2010 in rejecting the petitioner's request for 2nd option for pension and to quash the same and consequently direct the 3rd respondent to accept the pension option from the date of the 2nd option and pay pension from 01.08.2010 in terms of the Punjab National Bank (Employees) Pension Regulations, 1995 For Petitioner : Mr.V.Govardhanan For respondents : Mr.P.Ayyasamy, Central Govt.Standing Counsel for R1 to R3 2/5

Mr.Anand Gopalan for M/s.T.S.Gopalan & Co. for R4 & R5.

O R D E R

Learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this writ petition. He has also given a letter dated 20.01.2023 to the Registry to that effect.

2. In view of the submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner and the letter dated 20.01.2023 given to the Registry, this Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

31.01.2023 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order vsi Note: Issue order copy today(31.01.2023) To

1. The Government of India, rep. by its Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Banking Division, Department of financial Services, North block, New Delhi.

2. The Chief Executive Officer, 3/5

Indian Bank's Association, World Trade Centre, 6th Floor, Centre 1 Building, World Trade Centre Complex, Cuff Parade, Mumbai - 400 005.

3. The Board of Directors of Punjab National Bank, rep. by tis Chairman and Managing Director, Human Resources Development Division, No.7, Bhikhaiji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110 607.

4. The Deputy General Manager, Provident Fund and Pension Fund Department, Punjab National bank, Head Office, Rajendra Bhawan, Rajendra Place, New Delhi - 110 008

5. The Assistant General Manager, Human Resources Development Department, Circle Office, Rayala Towers, III Floor, III Block, No.158, Anna Salai Chennai - 600 002. 4/5

J.NISHA BANU,J.

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