P.Arasu v. The General Manager
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED :04.01.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.36013 of 2023 P.Arasu ... Petitioner -VsThe General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Cbe) Ltd., Erode Region, Chennimalai Road, Erode-638 001.
.. Respondent Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the outstanding enquiry fees of Rs.5,500/- for 11 cases with accrued interest at the rate of 9% for the period between 22.01.2022 till the date of payment by considering the petitioner's representation dated 04.09.2023 to the respondent, with cost for legal expenses. For Petitioner : Mr.N.S.Suganthan For Respondent : Mr.Murali Vinoth, Standing Counsel
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed for direction directing the respondent to pay the outstanding enquiry fees of Rs.5,500/- for 11 cases with accrued interest.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and
perused the materials available on record.
3. The petitioner was appointed as Junior Assistant in the respondent Corporation in the year 1989. Subsequently, he was promoted as Selection Grade Assistant and retired from service on 31.05.2018. After his retirement, he has been engaged to conduct Domestic Enquiry in respect of disciplinary cases of Transport Corporation Employees. Fees at Rs.500/- per enquiry was fixed, so far, he had conducted 70 enquiries and he was paid fees. However, he was not paid for 11 enquiries conducted by him.
4. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case, the respondent is directed to disburse the fees as entitled to the petitioner for the enquiry conducted by him within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is allowed with cost.
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The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Cbe) Ltd., Erode Region, Chennimalai Road, Erode-638 001.
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.
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