S.Sekar v. The Joint Registrar Of Cooperative

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 14.10.2019

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No.29186 of 2019 S.Sekar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Villupuram 2.The Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Villupuram 3.The President, E-1891, Mitta Mandagapattu Primary Agricultural Co-operative Credit Society, Mandagapattu, Nettapakkam, Villupuram District-605108 4.The Divisional Manager, LIC of India, Vellore ... Respondents Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the claim of Rs.2,04,585/- by the petitioner towards Group Insurance Policy maturity value as on 28.10.2017 payable to him consequent on his retirement earlier on 30.06.2017 and disburse the amount within a limited time framed as deemed fit by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Govindaraj For Respondents: Mr.L.P.Shanmuga Sundaram, Special Government Pleader(Co-op)

O R D E R

By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2.The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner retired from service as Assistant Secretary in E.1891 Mitta Mandagapattu Primary Agricultural Co-operative Credit Society Ltd on 30.06.2017 on attaining the age of superannuation. All the retiral benefits were settled except Group Insurance Policy value of Rs.2,04,585/-. Even though the policy expired https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

on 28.10.2017, the maturity value of Rs.2,04,585/- has not been disbursed till date. In this regard, the petitioner made representation dated 16.07.2018 to the respondents 3 and 4, but till date the same has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present petition.

3.Heard both sides.

4.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if a direction is issued to the respondents 3 and 4 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 16.07.2018 and pass orders, within a stipulated time fixed by this Court.

5.Though the petitioner has sought for a larger relief, this Court without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents 3 and 4 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 16.07.2018 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

6.With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-VIII) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar lok To 1.The Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Villupuram 2.The Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Villupuram 3.The President, E-1891, Mitta Mandagapattu Primary Agricultural Co-operative Credit Society, Mandagapattu, Nettapakkam, Villupuram District-605108 4.The Divisional Manager, LIC of India, Vellore +1cc to Mr.Govindaraj, Advocate, S.R.No. 85734 +1cc to Mr.Shanmugasundaram, Advocate, S.R.No. 86161 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No. 86055 W.P.No.29186 of 2019 MG(CO) GN(20/11/2019) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/