M. Raseena Parveen v. The District Collector Of Chenani

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 30-04-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

1. M. Raseena Parveen

2. R.Sudha

3. Girija Ganesan Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Of Chenani Rajaji Salai,Fourth Floor,62, Beach Road, Geroge Town, Chennai -1.

2. The Assistant Labour Commissioner Incharge, Joint Labour Commissioner, No.249, DMS Campus, Anna Salai, Teynampet West, Chennai-6.

3. The Ashram Tassc Model School, ICSE Curriculum, Rep. By its Principal, 110, Velacherry Road, Guindy, Chennai-32.

....Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the 3 rd respondent to settle gratuity to the petitioners along with 15 percentage compound interest per annum.

For Petitioner(s):

N. Beulah John Selvaraj For Respondent(s):

Mr. K. Surendren, AGP For 1 And R2

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a directions to the 3 rd respondent to settle gratuity to the petitioners along with 15 percentage compound interest per annum.

2. The case of the petitioner is that the petitioners were employed as teachers under the 3 rd respondent and they were retired from service on various dates. However, the third respondent has not paid gratuity to the petitioners. Therefore, the petitioners have made application before the second and third respondents and the same has not been considered till date. Hence, the learned counsel prays that this Court may direct the second respondent to interfere with the issue and pass appropriate orders within the reasonable time as fixed by this Court.

3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 & 2 submitted that the representation will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Additional Government Pleader and perused the materials available on record. Since no adverse orders are passed against the third respondent and hence, notice to the third respondent is dispensed with.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the limited request sought for by the petitioner, this court directs the petitioners to make a fresh representation to the second respondent within a period two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Upon receipt of such representation, the concerned officer shall consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation in terms of the Section 8 of the Gratuity Act within a period of four weeks, thereafter.

6. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 30-04-2025 Rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To

1. The District Collector Of Chenani Rajaji Salai,Fourth Floor,62, Beach Road, Geroge Town, Chennai -1.

2. The Assistant Labour Commissioner Incharge, Joint Labour Commissioner, No.249, DMS Campus, Anna Salai, Teynampet West, Chennai-6.

M.DHANDAPANI J.

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