M.Poongothai v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 03.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN M.Poongothai ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, Vazhuthareddy Post, Salamedu, Villupuram - 605 602.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, Kancheepuram Region, Kancheepuram.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to disburse the payments relating to difference of Gratuity, EL Surrender as per 13th wage settlement and Last month 10 days salary amounts and considering the petitioner representation dated 17.02.2025.

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For Petitioner : Mr.N.Desinghu For Respondents : Mrs.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish Standing Counsel for R2 *****

O R D E R

The instant writ petition has been filed with a prayer for issuing a Mandamus, to direct the respondents to disburse the payments relating to difference of Gratuity, EL Surrender as per 13th wage settlement and Last month 10 days salary amounts and considering the petitioner representation dated 17.02.2025.

2. It is the contention of the learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner had retired from the services of the first respondent on 30.06.2017 as "Canteen Helper". Thereafter, made a representation dated 17.02.2025 to the respondents seeking difference of Gratuity, EL Surrender as per 13th wage settlement and 10 days salary amounts. Since, there was no response from the respondents, the petitioner filed the present writ petition. 2/5

3. Heard the learned counsel for both sides and perused the materials available on record.

4. Though there is disputed facts between the parties, taking into consideration of the fact that the representation made by the petitioner is yet to be considered, this Court without going into merits of the matter, deems it appropriate to direct the respondents to consider the representation dated 17.02.2025 on it's own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. In the result, this Writ Petition is disposed of with the above observations. No costs.

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To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, Vazhuthareddy Post, Salamedu, Villupuram - 605 602.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, Kancheepuram Region, Kancheepuram.

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C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

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