G.Manivannan v. Lokchand

Cont.P.No.2141 of 2022

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 13.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S. RAMESH Cont.P.No.2141 of 2022 G.Manivannan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.Mr.Lokchand, The Branch Manager, Metropolitan Transport Corporation, Ennore Work Depot, Chennai - 600 057.

2.Mr.Selvam, The General Manager (Administration), Metropolitan Transport Corporation, Pallavan House, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

... Respondents Prayer: Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of Contempt of Courts Act, to punish the respondents herein for not complying with the common orders pronounced by this Court in W.P.No.4859 of 2014 dated 12.04.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Viswanathan (No representation) For Respondents : Mr.R.Raman Laal, Additional Advocate General assisted by Mr.C.Gowthamaraj Standing Counsel 1/2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Cont.P.No.2141 of 2022 M.S.RAMESH, J.

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ORDER

There is no representation on behalf of the petitioner.

2. The respondents have filed an affidavit dated 06.06.2025, stating that they have disbursed a sum of Rs.30,00,000/- to the petitioner through Cheque No.996263 dated 28.03.2024 and a further amount of Rs.5,72,754/- has been remitted to the Employer's Provident Fund Trust. This apart, they also claim to have paid a sum of Rs.2,08,161/- towards interest on belated payment of wages on 29.03.2025.

3. Recording the aforesaid statements made in the affidavit, the disobedience alleged may not be termed to be willful in nature and accordingly, the Contempt Petition stands closed. 13.06.2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Sni Cont.P.No.2141 of 2022 2/2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis