Mrs.N.Latha, v. The Chairman,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 11.04.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE T.RAJA W.P.No.13275 of 2016

1. N.Latha

2. Vinitha

3. Varsha Leega (Minor) rep.by mother and natural guardian - 1st petitioner Latha ... Petitioners Vs.

1. The Chairman, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai-1,

2. Shanthi, Daughter of K.Shankar, No.4/12, Perumal Nagar, 4th Cross Street, Nanmangalam, Chennai - 17.

... Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus to call for records relating to the order of dismissal of petitioner's husband deceased G.Subramanian dated 4.12.2013 which was informed through the letter dated 27.01.2016 in B6/026/2016/T on the file of the 1st respondent to disburse the death benefit, retirement benefits, insurance benefits and other benefits if any to the petitioners within the time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioners : Mr.S.Arokiamaniraj For Respondents : Mr.M.Palanimuthu https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

O R D E R

The petitioner has come to this Court challenging the correctness of the order impugned dated 27.1.2016 passed by the Assistant Public Information Officer, Traffic Department, Chennai Port Trust, wherein it has been mentioned that Mr.G.Subramanian, Ex.Coupling Porter Grade-I was removed from Trust service with effect from 04.02.2013 for his unauthorized absence. Therefore, the said order says that he is not entitled for any terminal benefits. The Order further says that if the petitioners are not satisfied with the said reply, the petitioners may appeal to the Deputy Chairman and First Appellate Authority, Chennai Port Trust, No.1, Rajaji Salai, Chennai - 600 001 within thirty days from the date of receipt of the said letter.

2. Since a remedy is available to the petitioners to make an appeal before the appropriate authority viz., Deputy Chairman & First Appellate Authority, Chennai Port Trust as against the impugned order, the writ petition is dismissed, granting liberty to the petitioners to file an appeal against the order impugned within a period of thirty days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CO) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Chairman, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai-1.

+1cc to Mr.M.Palanimuthu, Advocate Sr.22575 W.P.No.13275 of 2016 jsv(CO) srg(23/05/2016) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/