Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4479/2019disposed of

S.Syed Hathiathulla v. The Chief Engineer(Personnel)

2019-02-27Honourable Mr Justice R. Mahadevan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :27.02.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN WP(MD)No.4479 of 2019 S.Syed Hathiathulla ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chief Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, Tuticorin.

3.The Assistant Engineer, TANGEDCO, Kayamozhi Distribution Circle, Tuticorin.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to pass orders on the pension proposal dated 29.11.18, forwarded by the 3rd respondent in D.No. 515 dated 04.12.2017 and pay the sanction and retirement benefits within the time fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.H.Arumugam For Respondents : Mr.S.M.S.Johny Basha, Standing Counsel

ORDER

The prayer in this writ petition is to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to pass orders on the pension proposal dated 29.11.18, forwarded by the 3rd respondent and pay the benefits accordingly. 2.Heard both sides. By Consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 3.According to the petitioner, despite the pension proposal dated 29.11.2018, was forwarded by the 3rd respondent to the 2nd respondent, he has not received the terminal benefits and pension and his representation dated 27.08.2018, in that regard is also pending consideration. Having left with no other option, the petitioner has knocked at the doors of this Court, for appropriate https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

directions to the respondents.

4.The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents, on instructions, submitted that the pension proposal dated 29.11.2018 would be considered on merits within the time stipulated by this Court.

5.Under such facts and circumstances of the case, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondent Nos.1 and 2 to consider the pension proposal dated 29.11.2018 forwarded by the respondent No.3 in D.No.515 dated 04.12.2017 on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders, after affording opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6.The writ petition is disposed of, on above terms. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS II) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To 1.The Chief Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, Tuticorin.

3.The Assistant Engineer, TANGEDCO, Kayamozhi Distribution Circle, Tuticorin.

+1cc to Mr.H.ARUMUGAM,Advocate, SR.No. 50625 WP(MD)No.4479 of 2019 27.02.2019 DSK KK/SAR/02.04.2019/ 2P- 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/