Madras High CourtWP(MD)/18275/2017disposed of

A.Ganesan, S/O.V.Arumaikannu, v. The Tnstc(Kum) Ltd.,

2017-10-12Honourable Mr Justice P.D.Audikesavalu2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Reserved on : 03.10.2017 Delivered on : 12.10.2017 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.D.AUDIKESAVALU W.P(MD)No.18275 of 2017 A.Ganesan ... Petitioner vs.

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

2.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam Region, Kumbakonam.

... Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the petitioner's Surrender Leave Salary of Rs.64,915/- for 60 days from 2009 to 2013 together with interest at the rate of 18% per annum payable from the date of retirement to till the date of actual payment. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : Mr.D.Sivaraman Standing Counsel

ORDER

The petitioner in this Writ Petition has sought to settle his Surrender Leave Salary of Rs.64,915/- for 60 days from 2009 to 2013 together with interest at the rate of 18% per annum payable from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment. 2.In the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, it has been stated that the aforesaid claim is made by the petitioner on the basis of the settlement dated 13.02.1999 under Section 12

(3) of Industrial Disputes Act entered into between the workmen and the management of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd. In the typed set filed along with the writ petition, the petitioner has placed copy of the representation dated 08.07.2017, claiming the aforesaid benefit. 3.Heard Mr.A.Rahul, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.D.Sivaraman, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents and perused the records. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

4.Though the petitioner has sought for a larger relief, having regard to the fact that the respondents have not disposed the aforesaid representation dated 08.07.2017, made by the petitioner claiming the relief, this Court is of the considered view that it would initially suffice to direct the second respondent to dispose the aforesaid representation and in the event of any adverse order, the petitioner may thereafter impeach the same in a manner recognized by law.

5.Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the second respondent to dispassionately consider the representation of the petitioner dated 08.07.2017, and pass reasoned orders thereon, on merits and in accordance with law and communicate such decision to the petitioner and file a report of such compliance before the Registrar (Judicial), Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai on or before 30.11.2017. It is needless to add here that the admitted amount of monetary benefits shall be expeditiously disbursed by the Respondents to the petitioner and in any event, within a period of one month from the date of passing of the order disposing the representation. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(crl side) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam Region, Kumbakonam.

Copy to The Registrar (Judicial), Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

SJ VB/KK/SAR1/25/10/2017/2P/4C order in W.P(MD)No.18275 of 2017 12.10.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/