A.Soukathali v. The Joint Registrar Of Co-Operative Societies
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 03-07-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN A.Soukathali S/o. K Abdul Hameeth, Thandarai (Village & Post), Kilpennathur Taluk, Thiruannamalai District Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Joint Registrar Of Co-operative Societies Thiruvannamalai Region, Thiruvannamalai District.
2. The Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Thiruvannamalai Circle, Thiruvannamalai District.
3. The Management of H.H.236 Thandarai Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society Ltd., Rep. by its Administrator, Kilpennathur (Tk.) Thiruvannamalai District.
Respondent(s)
Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay the petitioner's retirement benefits namely Leave Encashment Rs.3,07,568/- and Gratuity of Rs.7,96,767/- a total sum of Rs.11,09,335/- together with interest @ 10% i.e. 10,49,118/- from the date of retirement i.e. 31.07.2015 till the payment grand total sum of Rs.21,53,453/- is made by considering my detailed representation dated 24.02.2025 within stipulated time fixed by this Hon'ble Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.L.P.Shanmugasundram Rajaperumal A Thirumoorthy M Maneesh C Prasanth S For Respondent(s):
Mr.S.Ravikumar SGP For R1 To R3
ORDER
Heard Mr.L.P.Shanmugasundaram, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr.S.Ravikumar, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 3.
2. The instant writ petition has been filed claiming retirement benefits viz., Leave encashment, Gratuity and Provident Fund. In the petition, in all the above three heads, the petitioner is claiming a sum of Rs.21,53,453/-.
3. However, the learned Special Government Pleader would strongly object the quantum referred to in the petition, but fairly submitted that they will settle the terminal benefits and other dues of the petitioner.
4. In such view of the matter, without going into the merits of the matter, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the 3 rd respondent to release the retirement benefits of the petitioner with statutory interest @ 10% per annum, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In the event of failure to settle the amount within the above direction, it will carry an interest of 12% per annum till the final amount is settled.
5. In the result, this writ petition stands disposed of with the above directions. There shall be no order as to costs. 03-07-2025 (4/4) kmi Index:Yes/No Speaking order Internet:Yes
To 1.The Joint Registrar Of Co-operative Societies Thiruvannamalai Region, Thiruvannamalai Distirct 2.The Deputy Registrar Co Operative Societies Thiruvannamalai Circle, Thiruvannalaidistrict 3.The Management Of H.H 236 Thandarai Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society Ltd, R Ep By Its Administrator, Kilpennathur, Thiruvannamalaid Istric T
C.KUMARAPPAN J.
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