Vasantha Leela v. Geetha Kumari

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.04.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE V.M.VELUMANI Vasantha Leela ... Petitioner vs.

1.Geetha Kumari, Secretary, Y-224 Paricode Primary Agricultural Co-operative Credit Society, Paraicode, Thuckalay Post, 2.Y-224 Paricode Primary Agricultural Co-operative Credit Society, Paraicode, Thuckalay Post, Kanyakumari District, Rep. by its President.

3.The Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Thuckalay Circle, Palace Road, Thuckalay Post, 4.The Regional Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kanyakumari Region, Collector of Office New Building, 2nd Floor, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

5.The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Periyar E.V.R Salai, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the retirement benefits of the petitioner, considering her representation dated 10.10.2020 within a period specified by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Ganeshkamu For RR 2 to 5 : Mr.C.Ramar Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the retirement benefits of the petitioner, based on her representation, dated 10.10.2020. 1/3

2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 2 to 5.

3.According to the petitioner, she was appointed as Salesman on 19.09.1991 in Y-224 Paraicode Primary Agricultural Co-operative Credit Society and on attaining the age of superannuation, she retired from service on 29.02.2020. Seeking retirement benefits, the petitioner sent a representation, dated 10.10.2020, to the respondents. Since the same has not been considered so far, the petitioner has come out with the present Writ Petition. 4.C.Ramar, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents produced a letter, dated 26.04.2021, written by the first respondent to the third respondent, stating that the first respondent will settle the entire terminal benefits to the petitioner on or before 2nd week of May, 2021. 5.In view of the said submission, the respondents are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 10.10.2020, to settle the eligible terminal benefits and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6.With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-III) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) Note :

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To 1.The President, Y-224 Paricode Primary Agricultural Co-operative Credit Society, Paraicode, Thuckalay Post, 2/3

2.The Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Thuckalay Circle, Palace Road, Thuckalay Post, 3.The Regional Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kanyakumari Region, Collector of Office New Building, 2nd Floor, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

4.The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Periyar E.V.R Salai, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010.

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