Madras High CourtWP(MD)/10872/2019disposed of

G.Nedunchezhian v. The Managing Director

2019-04-29Honourable Mr Justice R. Mahadevan3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.04.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P(MD)No.10872 of 2019 G. Nedunchezhian ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.

2.The General Manager, Regional office, Thirumayam Road, Pudukkottai.

3.The Financial Advisor, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.

4.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai -2.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the petitioner's retirement benefits namely Provident Fund, Commutation, Gratuity, Leave Salary, Pensionary Benefits and other retirement benefits with interest at the rate of 12% within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.K. Gokul For Respondents RR 1 to 3 : Mr.P. Balasubramanian

ORDER

This writ petition is filed, seeking to direct the respondents to disburse the petitioner's retirement benefits namely Provident Fund, Commutation, Gratuity, Leave Salary, Pensionary Benefits and other retirement benefits with interest at the rate of 12% per annum within the time stipulated by this Court.

2. Mr.P. Balasubramanian, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the respondents. By consent, the writ petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. Though this petition has been filed for the larger relief, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner will be satisfied, if a direction is issued to the respondents, to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 24.04.2019.

4. Having regard to the limited scope of the prayer, that is now sought before this Court by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's case, directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 24.04.2019 on merits and in accordance with law, and pass necessary orders, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording due opportunity of hearing to the petitioner.

5. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (w) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To

1. The Managing Director, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.

2.The General Manager, Regional office, Thirumayam Road, Pudukkottai.

3.The Financial Advisor, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District. 4.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai -2.

+1 CC to M/s.P.BALASUBRAMANIAN, Advocate ( SR-63849[F] dated 29/04/2019 ) +1 CC to M/s.K.GOKUL, Advocate ( SR-64482[F] dated 30/04/2019 ) trp W.P(MD)No.10872 of 2019 29.04.2019 KM/(22.05.2019) 3P 7C