Thiruvengadam G v. The Registrar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN WP(MD)No.7313 of 2023 G.Thiruvengadam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010.

2.The Deputy Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Madurai Region, Madurai District.

3.The Secretary, A.2953, Primary Agricultural Co-operative Society, Ramaiyanpatti, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to direct the respondents to sanction and give a monthly amount not less than Rs. 20,000/- till the third respondent society is recovered from its finance crises. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.E.Murugan For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selvaganeshann, Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner served the third respondent society as watchman. He reached the age of superannuation on 30.06.2016. His terminal benefits have not been settled. Because of the repeated representations given by the petitioner, he is being paid a sum of Rs.5,000/- per month. 3.The learned Additional Government Pleader cites financial difficulties. Counter affidavit to that effect has been filed. The reasons stated in the counter affidavit cannot be accepted. When the petitioner had served the third respondent society as its employee and retired from service, the terminal benefits will have to be settled as early as possible. The respondents 1 and 2 are directed to ensure that the petitioner's benefits are settled as early as possible. If there are some financial difficulties, the respondents 1 and 2 can even consider liquidating the third respondent society. 2/4

4.This writ petition is allowed. No costs.

02.06.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No Skm To 1.The Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010.

2.The Deputy Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Madurai Region, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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