Muniammal v. The State Of Tamilnadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 04.01.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Muniammal

...Petitioner

-Vs1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Principal Secretary, Finance (Pension) Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Commissioner of Treasury and Accounts, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035.

3.The Director, Directorate of Local Fund Audit Department, Integrated Office Complex for Finance Department, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035.

4.The Pension Payment Officer, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035.

...Respondents

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to release the family pension from the month of November 2023, based on the Life Certificate issued by the Indian Bank and consequently directing the respondents to allow the pensioners to carry out mustering process in the

Jeevan Pramaan portal through India post payments Bank (IPPB) with door step services or by biometric device from e-Seva centres as per G.O.Ms.No.136, Finance(Pension) Department, dated 20.05.2022 within a stipulated time as fixed by this Hon'ble Court. For Petitioner : Mr.Krishnasamy Chinnasamy For Respondents : Mr.U.Baranidharan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for direction directing the second respondent to release the family pension from the month of November 2023, based on the Life Certificate issued by the Indian Bank and consequently directing the respondents to allow the pensioners to carry out mustering process in the Jeevan Pramaan portal through India post payments Bank (IPPB) with door step services or by biometric device from e-Seva centres as per G.O.Ms.No.136, Finance(Pension) Department, dated 20.05.2022 within a stipulated time as fixed by this Hon'ble Court.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

3. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition, the third respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 05.12.2023 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, mn To 1.The Principal Secretary, Finance (Pension) Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Commissioner of Treasury and Accounts, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035.

3.The Director, Directorate of Local Fund Audit Department, Integrated Office Complex for Finance Department, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 0035.

4.The Pension Payment Officer, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035.

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