Madras High CourtWP(MD)/7822/2024disposed of

S.Arumugam v. The District Collector

2024-03-28Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P(MD).No.7822 of 2024 S.Arumugam, ... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, O/o.The District Collector, Madurai District.

2. The Joint Commissioner For Workmen Compensation, O/o.The Joint Commissioner For Workmen Compensation, Race Course Road, K.Pudur, Madurai 625 007.

3. The Branch Manager, Cholamandalam M.S.General Insurance Co. Ltd., No.3 and 4, Dindigul National Highway Road, Kalavasal, Arasaradi, Madurai 625 010.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent herein to initiate revenue recovery proceedings against the 3rd respondent 1/4

herein for recovery of the Award amount of Rs.16,94,150/- with 12 % interest from the date of accident to till the deposit of the said amount in W.C.No.11 of 2021 on the file of the Commissioner of Workmen Compensation Court, Madurai dated 24.11.2022 by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 18.05.2023 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Muthumalai For R1 & R2 : Mr.K.S.Selvaganesan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner had obtained an award in his favour in W.C.No. 11/2021, on the file of Joint Commissioner of Labour, Madurai.

3. It is not known, if the third respondent has filed any civil miscellaneous appeal challenging the same.

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4. The first respondent is directed to issue notice to the third respondent calling upon them to satisfy the award. Based on the response to be received from the third respondent, the first respondent will take steps under the Revenue Recovery Act to enforce the award, so that the petitioner can get the fruits of the order. This exercise shall be completed by the first respondent within a period of six months, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 28.03.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No LR To

1. The District Collector, O/o.The District Collector, Madurai District.

2. The Joint Commissioner For Workmen Compensation, O/o.The Joint Commissioner For Workmen Compensation, Race Course Road, K.Pudur, Madurai 625 007.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN , J.

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