S. Chitra v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport

W.P.(MD) No.13771 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.03.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.13771 of 2020 S.Chitra

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2.The General Manager, The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Pudukottai Region, Pudukottai.

3.The Administrator, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.

... Respondents P RAYER:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to settle death cum terminal benefits of the petitioner's husband Late M.Selvaraj to her including Provident Fund, Exgratia amount/Family Welfare Fund, Social Security Scheme amount and monthly family pension arrears together with interest at the rate of 18% per annum payable from the dated of death of her husband to till date on which the above benefits are settled to her and further directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated payment of gratuity from the date of death of her husband to till the date on which the said amount is settled to her. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For R-1 and R-2 : Mr.P.Balasubramanian Standing Counsel For R-3 : Mr.A.Swaminathan Standing Counsel https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD) No.13771 of 2020

O R D E R

It is stated by the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent Corporation that death cum terminal benefits of the petitioner's husband along with interest has been paid to the petitioner and hence, the prayer sought for in the present writ petition has become infructuous.

2.Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands closed. In case, the petitioner is aggrieved against the quantum of settlement, liberty is hereby granted to her to challenge the same in the manner known to law. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-II) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) NOTE:

In view of the present lock down owing to COVID19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned. To, 1.The Managing Direter, The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam.

2.The Administrator, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.

+1 CC to M/s.A.RAHUL, Advocate ( SR-12919[F] dated 23/03/2021 ) +1 CC to M/s.P.BALASUBRAMANIAN, Advocate ( SR-13419[F] dated 24/03/2021 ) W.P.(MD) No. 13771 of 2020 22.03.2021 GS (23.04.2021) 2P 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2