Vivekanadan v. The Chairman

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.08.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Vivekanadan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chairman, VOC Port Trust, Tuticorin.

2.The Chief Accounts Officer, VOC Port Trust, Tuticorin.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, direct the respondents to disburse the revised pension and other service benefits to the petitioner as earlier, under the pay scale of 8600-250-14600 by considering the petitioner's representations, dated 23.10.2020 and 26.04.2021. For Petitioner : Mr.K.P.Narayanakumar For Respondents : Mr.A.Arjun Chandran 1/4

ORDER

The instant writ petition has been filed by a retired Signaler from the respondent Port Trust seeking a Mandamus to disburse the revised pension and other service benefits based upon his representations, dated 23.10.2020 and 26.04.2021.

2. The petitioner has addressed a representation to the first respondent herein on 26.04.2021 which has been acknowledged by the office of the first respondent. However, so far no orders have been passed. Hence, the present writ petition.

3. Considering the above said facts, the first respondent herein is directed to pass orders in the representation of the petitioner, dated 26.04.2021 on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

06.08.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To 1.The Chairman, VOC Port Trust, Tuticorin.

2.The Chief Accounts Officer, VOC Port Trust, Tuticorin.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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