K.Mahalingam v. The Chairman

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 08.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN K.Mahalingam ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Chairman, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai - 600 001.

2. The Chief Mechanical Engineer, M, E & E Department, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai - 600 001.

... Respondents Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the retirement benefits of the petitioner by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 29.01.2024 within a reasonable time as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr. M.Radhakrishnan 1/4

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed for directing the respondents to settle the retirement benefits of the petitioner by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 29.01.2024 within a reasonable time that may be fixed by this Court.

2. Considering the limited relief sought for in the petition, without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, the respondents are directed to consider the representation dated 29.01.2024 made by the petitioner after issuance of notice to the petitioner and counter parties, if any and after giving opportunity of hearing to them, pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

3. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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To

1. The Chairman, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai - 600 001.

2. The Chief Mechanical Engineer, M, E & E Department, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai - 600 001.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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