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P.N.Vedagiri v. The Commissioner

2016-08-19Honourable Mr Justice M. Jaichandren2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 19.08.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.29725 of 2014 P.N.Vedagiri .. Petitioner Vs.

The Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai, Chennai-600 003.

.. Respondent The writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to revise the petitioner's pension with reference to G.O.No.363, dated 23.8.2013 of Finance (PGC) Department.

For Petitioners : Mr.A.L.Namasivayam For Respondent : Mr.G.Anantharangan

ORDER

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

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner, praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to revise the petitioner's pension, with reference to G.O.No.363, Finance (PGC) Department, dated 23.8.2013.

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 respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 31.8.2013, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.

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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 respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 31.08.2013 and pass appropriate orders thereon, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner. The petitioner shall furnish a copy of the representation, dated 31.08.2013, to the respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter.

The writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS VII) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar To The Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai, Chennai-600 003.

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