Dr. M. Thangaraj v. The Principal Secretary To

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED 19.02.2019

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM W.P.No.17719 of 2018 M.Thangaraj ... Petitioner ..Vs..

1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Pension Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Registrar, University of Madras, Chennai - 600 005.

... Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.06.2018 for grant of 12% interest for the belated payment of contributory pension scheme amount and gratuity for the petitioner service.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.S.Soundar Rajan For Respondents : Mrs.P.Rajalakshmi Addl. Government Pleader for R1 Mr. L.P.Shanmugasundaram for R2

O R D E R

The grievances of the writ petitioner is that his entitlement for gratuity and interest for the belated settlement of contributory pension scheme amount and other benefits are not considered.

2. The writ petitioner was serving in the Madras University and retired as Professor and Head of the Department of Economics on 31.01.2014. However, the gratuity amount as applicable as https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

well as the interest for the belated payment of the retirement benefits are yet to be considered. In this regard, the writ petitioner submitted a representation to the 2nd respondent on 18.06.2018 and the same has not been considered so far.

3. Thus, without going in to the merits of the matter, the 2nd respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the writ petitioner on 18.06.2018 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. The writ petitioner is directed to enclose a copy of the representation and all relevant orders, if any, along with the order passed in the present writ petition. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No Costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS VI) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar Pkn To

1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Pension Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Registrar, University of Madras, Chennai - 600 005.

+1 cc to The Government Pleader, Sr.No.16065 +1 cc to Mr.M.S.Soundararajan, Advocate Sr.No.15180 +1 cc to M/s.L.P.Shanmuga Sundaram, Advocate Sr.No.15510 W.P.No.17719 of 2018 SAI(CO) CSL/21.03.2019 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/