Madras High CourtWP(MD)/7195/2019disposed of

D.Immanvel, v. The Joint Registrar Of Co-Op.

2019-03-27Honourable Mr Justice R. Mahadevan3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.03.2019

CORAM

THE HON'BLE Mr.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN WP(MD)No.7195 of 2019 D.Immanvel ... Petitioner -vs1.The Joint Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, Tuticorin,

2. The Managing Director, (The Deputy Registrar of Co-Operative Societies) 3.0726 The Prakasapuram Co-Operative Urban Bank Ltd, Tuticorin District Represented by its President.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to instruct the 2nd and 3rd respondents to pay a sum of Rs.1,48,055/- towards interest at the rate of 8% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits and travelling allowances. For Petitioner : Mr.M.E.Ilango For Respondent : Mr.V.Anand, Nos.1 and 2 Government Advocate For Respondent : Mr.R.Murugesan No.3

O R D E R

The writ petition has been filed seeking to direct the 1st respondent to instruct the 2nd and 3rd respondents to pay a sum of Rs.1,48,055/- towards interest at the rate of 8% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits and travelling allowances.

2.Heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respective respondents. By consent, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3.The grievance of the petitioner is that he retired from service on 31.05.2017, but the terminal benefits have been paid only on 30.07.2018. Hence, seeking interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits, the petitioner sent a representation to the respondents on 20.10.2018, which according to him, has not been considered so far. Therefore, the petitioner is before this Court. 4.The learned Government Advocate and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respective respondents submitted that the representation of the petitioner would be considered on merits within the time stipulated by this Court.

5.Under these circumstances, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.10.2018, on merits and in accordance with law and pass necessary 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 the above terms. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar () // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To 1.The Jooint Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, Tuticorin,

2. The Managing Director, (The Deputy Registrar of Co-Operative Societies)

3.The President, +1 CC to SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER ( SR-57725[F] dated 29/03/2019 ) +1 CC to MR.M.E.ILANGO, Advocate ( SR-57841[F] dated 29/03/2019 ) dsk WP(MD)No.7195 of 2019 27.03.2019 AE (25.04.2019) 3P 6c