Govindarajan .A v. The District Collector

W.P.(MD)No.5661 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:04.04.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM W.P.(MD)No.5661 of 2022 A.Govindarajan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Karur District Karur.

2.The Block Development Officer, Krishnarayapuram Panchayat Union, Karur District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st respondent to disburse the petitioner's special provident fund, and encashment of earned and unearned leave forthwith without prejudice to the other service, monetary, retirement benefits subject to the outcome of appeal filed by him by considering the petitioner's representation dated 07.02.2022.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.R.Sathish For Respondents : Mr.N.Satheeshkumar for R1 Additional Government Pleader Mr.M.Ramesh for R2 Government Advocate

ORDER

The learned counsel for the petitioner made a submission that a criminal case was registered against the writ petitioner under Prevention of Corruption Act. The petitioner was convicted and based on the order of conviction, the competent authority issued an order of termination under Rule 17(c) of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules.

2.The learned counsel for the petitioner contended that the provident fund contribution of the petitioner and other eligible dues are to be settled and in this regard, the petitioner has submitted a representation.

3.The learned Additional Government Pleader made a submission that the petitioner was already terminated from service on account https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.5661 of 2022 of conviction in a criminal case. However, the eligible dues as applicable under the Rules is to be settled.

4. Thus, the respondents are directed to settle the contribution of the petitioner as per the Rules and other eligible dues to the petitioner within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. The writ petition stands allowed. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CO) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) RR To 1.The District Collector, Karur District Karur.

2.The Block Development Officer, Krishnarayapuram Panchayat Union, Karur District.

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