Madras High CourtWP/24495/2017disposed of

A.Murugesn Tr 1285 v. State Of Tamil Nadu

2017-09-13Honourable Mr Justice S.M. Subramaniam3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.09.2017

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM W.P.No.24495 of 2017 A.Murugesn ... Petitioner Vs 1.State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by the Additional Chief Secretary to Government, (Chairman, Transport Corporations), Transport Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Salem)Ltd., Represented by the Managing Director, 12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem - 636 007.

3.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Rep by its Administrator, Thiruvalluvar House, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

... Respondents Prayer:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the Petitioner's representation dated 23.02.2017 in regard to payment of interest for the belated payments of retirement benefits as gratuity within a stipulated time.

For Petitioner : K.Harikrishnan For Respondents : Mr.K.Dhananjayan Special Government Pleader for R1 Mr.P.Paramasivadoss for R2

O R D E R

The relief sought for in this writ petition is for a direction to the respondents to consider the representation submitted by the writ petitioner on 23rd February, 2017, in relation to the belated settlement of terminal benefits and claim of interest in that regard.

2.The learned counsel for the writ petitioner made a submission that the writ petitioner was an employee of the respondent Corporation and after serving for about 31 years, retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation dated 30th April, 2014. However, there is a delay in settlement by the respondent Corporation. The learned counsel made a submission that the writ petitioner is entitled for interest on the belated settlements of terminal benefits and in this regard, the petitioner has submitted a representation to the respondent on 23.03.2017 and the same is yet to be considered. 3.

Thus, without going into the merits of the case, the 2nd respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the writ petitioner on 23rd February, 2017 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4.Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. However, there shall be no order as to costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS IV) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar kak To 1.The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, (Chairman, Transport Corporations), State of Tamil Nadu, Transport Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Managing Director, The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Salem)Ltd., 12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem - 636 007.

3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

+1cc to Mr.P.Paramasivadoss, Advocate, S.R.No.66403 +1cc to Mr.K.Hari Krishnan, Advocate, S.R.No.67196 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.66991 W.P.No.24495 of 2017 CS IV CA(06/10/2017)