Madras High CourtWP/33240/2014disposed of

Mr.K.C.Kumar v. The Chairman

2016-08-30Honourable Mr Justice M. Jaichandren2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 30.08.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.33240 of 2014 Mr.K.C. Kumar .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chairman Indian Overseas Bank 763, Annasalai, Chennai-2.

2.The General Manager Settlement Department/Personal & Administration 763, Anna Salai Chennai-2.

.. Respondents The writ petition is filed to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to pay all the retirement benefits and pensionary benefits together with interest to the petitioner.

For Petitioner : M/s.G. Ilangovan For Respondents :Mr.N.G.R. Prasad for M/s.Row & Reddy - - - - -

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, as well as the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the respondents.

2.This writ petition has been filed, praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay all the retirement benefits and pensionary benefits, together with interest, to the petitioner. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

3.Though various grounds have been raised in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the respondents are directed to dispose of the representation, dated 26.11.2013, on merits and in accordance with law, within the time frame, as may be fixed by this Court.

4. In view of the averments made in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition and in view of the submissions made by the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, this Court finds it appropriate to direct the respondents to dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 26.11.2013, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, as well as to the other persons concerned, if any. The petitioner shall furnish a copy of the representation, dated 26.11.2013, to the respondents, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter, by passing this order.

5. The writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. Consequently, connected M.P. is closed. -s/dAssistant Registrar True Copy Sub-Assistant Registrar +1 cc to Mr.G.Ilangovan Advocate sr 49091 +1 cc to M/s.Row & Reddy Advocate sr 49036 W.P.No.33240 of 2014 aa16/09/2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/