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Dr.S.V.Narasimha Rao, v. The Union Of India,

2022-10-28Honourable Mr Justice S.M. Subramaniam5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 28.10.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM Dr.S.V.Narasimha Rao ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Union of India Rep. by its Secretary to Government Ministry of Home Affairs New Delhi.

2.The Secretary to Government Cum Chairman, PVCS Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare Department Government of Union Territory of Puducherry Puducherry.

3.The Dean Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research Pondicherry Veterinary College Society Kurumbapet Puducherry - 605 009.

4.The Secretary to Government Department of Personnel and Administration Reforms Government of Union Territory of Puducherry Puducherry.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the

monthly pension payable to the petitioner as per the pension payment order dated 31.08.2015 and the arrears of monthly pension due to the petitioner with interest at the rate of 18% per annum with effect from August 2018 till the date of disbursement.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Venkatesh For R1 : Mr.S.S.Pajaniradja Central Government Standing Counsel For R2 & R4 : Mrs.R.Usha Additional Government Pleader [Pondicherry] For R3 : No Appearance

O R D E R

The relief sought for in the present writ petition is to direct the respondents to disburse the monthly pension payable to the petitioner as per the pension payment order dated 31.08.2015 and the arrears of monthly pension due to the petitioner with interest at the rate of 18% per annum with effect from August 2018 till the date of disbursement.

2. The petitioner served as Professor and Head, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension in the 3rd respondent / Institute and retired from service on 31.08.2015 on attaining the age of superannuation.

3. The grievance of the writ petitioner is that the terminal and pensionary benefits due to him are yet to be settled.

4. The learned counsel for the 4th respondent made a submission that the terminal benefits had already been settled and other benefits due to him alone is to be paid.

5. Thus, the respondents are directed to calculate the balance dues to be settled in favour of the writ petitioner and settle the same within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

28.10.2022 (2/2) Jeni Index : Yes Speaking order To

1.The Secretary to Government The Union of India Ministry of Home Affairs New Delhi.

2.The Secretary to Government Cum Chairman, PVCS Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare Department Government of Union Territory of Puducherry Puducherry.

3.The Dean Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research Pondicherry Veterinary College Society Kurumbapet Puducherry - 605 009.

4.The Secretary to Government Department of Personnel and Administration Reforms Government of Union Territory of Puducherry Puducherry.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

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