Jayaraman (Deceased) v. Lalitha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 29.09.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.14129 of 2013 K.Kamalammal .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Villupuram.

2.The Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Kanchipuram Division, Kanchipuram.

.. Respondents The writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issue of a writ of mandamus, directing the first and second respondents to dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 6.8.2012 and to grant the death / pensionary benefits to the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.M.J.Sundar For Respondents : Ms.S.Ramya Revathy - - - - -

ORDER

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

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner, praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first and the second respondents to dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 6.8.2012, and to grant the death / pensionary benefits to the petitioner. 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 second respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 6.8.2012, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.

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 second respondent to dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 6.8.2012, 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 the other persons concerned, if any. The petitioner shall furnish a copy of the representation, dated 6.8.2012, to the second respondent, along with a copy of this order.

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.

29.09.2016 Index : Yes/No vvk To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Villupuram.

2.The Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Kanchipuram Division, Kanchipuram.

M.JAICHANDREN, J.

vvk W.P.No.14129 of 2013 29.09.2016