R.Thiraviyam v. The Accountant General (A And E)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 21.11.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH R.Thiraviyam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Accountant General (A&E), Tamil Nadu Authrization of Revision of Pension - Gratuity, Communication Department, 361, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 018.

2.The Government of Tamil Nadu by Secretary to Adidravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

3.The Director of Adi Dravidar Welfare Officer, Ezhilagam, Chennai 600 005.

4.The District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, Perambalur.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to receive back the application of the petitioner in Letter No.139 of 206 dated 21.08.2018 and to grant the difference of salaries to the petitioner as that of Head Master of

Elementary School for the period from 01.05.1989 to 01.05.1999 during which the petitioner worked as Selection Grade Teacher and for the period from 02.05.1999 to 24.09.2009 when the petitioner worked as Secondary Grade Teacher, as per G.O.Ms.58 dated 24.07.2014 (ADW). For Petitioner : Mr.D.Ravi For Respondents : Mr.R.U.Dinesh Raj Kumar, AGP

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the first respondent to receive back the application of the petitioner in Letter No.139 of 206 dated 21.08.2018 and to grant the difference of salaries to the petitioner as that of Head Master of Elementary School for the period from 01.05.1989 to 01.05.1999 during which the petitioner worked as Selection Grade Teacher and for the period from 02.05.1999 to 24.09.2009 when the petitioner worked as Secondary Grade Teacher, as per G.O.Ms.58 dated 24.07.2014 (ADW).

2. Heard the learned counsel on both sides and perused the materials available on record.

3. This Court, without expressing any opinion on merits of the present petition, directs the petitioner to make an application to the concerned respondent within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On such representation being made, the concerned respondent is directed to consider the application of the petitioner and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two months therefrom.

4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

21.11.2024 vkr Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order To 1.The Accountant General (A&E), Tamil Nadu Authrization of Revision of Pension - Gratuity, Communication Department, 361, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 018.

2.The Government of Tamil Nadu by Secretary to Adidravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J.

vkr 3.The Director of Adi Dravidar Welfare Officer, Ezhilagam, Chennai 600 005.

4.The District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, Perambalur.

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