V.Sattanatha Gurukal v. The Commissioner

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 07.08.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH W.P.No.22269 of 2024 V.Sattanatha Gurukal ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Chennai - 34.

2.The Joint Commissioner/Executive Officer, Arulmigu Vadapalani Andavar Thirukovil, Vadapalani, Chennai - 26.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to pay interest to the belayed payment of gratuity to the petitioner from 30.11.2007 to 18.10.2021 as per the Sec 45A of Tamil Nadu Pension Rules 1978 and section 7(3) of the payment of gratuity act 1972 and as well as the circular by the 1st respondent and grant such other relief deem fit and proper under the circumstances of the case.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Rajarajan For Respondents : Mr.S.Ravichandran Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to pay interest on the belated payment of gratuity to the petitioner from 30.11.2007 to 18.10.2021 as per the provisions of Tamil Nadu Pension Rules and the relevant Circulars within the time frame fixed by this Court.

2.Heard Mr.R.Rajarajan, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.S.Ravichandran, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents.

3.When the matter was taken up for hearing, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents submitted that the 2/4

2nd respondent has already forwarded the proposals for payment of interest to the petitioner towards the belated payment of gratuity. The relevant communication received from the 2nd respondent was also placed before this Court.

4.In the light of the above development, there shall be a direction to the 2nd respondent to pay the interest amount that has been duly calculated, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. 5.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No Costs. 07.08.2024 Internet : Yes Index : Yes Speaking Order / Non Speaking Order rka 3/4

N. ANAND VENKATESH, J.

rka To 1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Chennai - 34.

2.The Joint Commissioner/Executive Officer, Arulmigu Vadapalani Andavar Thirukovil, Vadapalani, Chennai - 26.

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