Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2729/2025disposed of

R.Michaelraj v. The Managing Director

2025-01-31Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 31.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.2729 of 2025 R.Michaelraj ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (KMB) Limited, Trichy Region, Periyamilagu Parai, Trichy -1.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to implement 4% of dearness allowance and on the base of the same to settled the difference gratuity amount and earn leave salary amount along with 6% interest on the base of the petitioner's representation dated 13.11.2024, within the time frame fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The instant Writ Petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent Transport Corporation seeking a Mandamus to implement 4% of dearness allowance and pay the difference gratuity amount and earned leave salary along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum, on the basis of representation dated 13.11.2024.

2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner had retired as a Technical Level - 6 employee on 31.03.2023. The dearness allowance of 4% has to be implemented on January 2023, but it was implemented only on May 2023. He had voluntarily retired on 31.03.2023 and he was not disbursed with the 4% of dearness allowance. The grievance of the petitioner is that though he has sent a representation to the respondents on 13.11.2024, the same has not been considered. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

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3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.

4. Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 13.11.2024 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above said observation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

31.01.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi To

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(KMB) Limited, Trichy Region, Periyamilagu Parai, Trichy -1.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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