Muthammal v. The Commissioner

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 25.01.2019

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P.No.1782 of 2019 Muthammal ...

Petitioner Vs The Commissioner, Mettur Municipality, Salem District .... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr.P.Srividhya For Respondent : Mr.A.N.Thambidurai, Special Government Pleader Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to provide with all retirement benefits like PF, Gratuity, leave encashment and pension and pay the said amount within a stipulated time.

O R D E R

The petitioner worked as Farm Worker (Sewage Farm) in the respondent Municipality. She retired from her service on 30.06.2016. However, the terminal benefits like PF, Gratuity, Pension, Leave encashment etc., were not disbursed. In this regard, she made a representation to the respondent on 19.02.2018 seeking terminal benefits which was not considered.

2. Mr.A.N.Thambidurai, Special Government Pleader takes notice on behalf of the respondent

3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, without going into the merits of the matter, the respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 19.02.2018, on merits and in accordance with law, and pass https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

orders after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner. Such an exercise shall be completed within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True copy// Sub Assistant Registrar To The Commissioner, Mettur Municipality, Salem District +1cc to Mr.P.Srividhya, Advocate SR.No.5881 W.P.No.1782 of 2019 SV(CO) GMY(18/02/2019) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/