L.Balu, v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.11.2017 C O R A M THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.D.AUDIKESAVALU W.P.(MD)No.19327 of 2017 L.Balu ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Employees Provident Fund Trust, Represented by its Managing Trustee/Chairman, Kumbakonam.

3.The Financial Controller and Chief Accounts Officer, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam.

..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to sanction and grant Provident Fund Loan of a sum of Rs.2,00,000/- to the petitioner from his Provident Fund Contribution for the medical expenses of his wife within the time stipulated as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : Mr.D.Sivaraman, Standing Counsel.

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to sanction and grant Provident Fund Loan of a sum of Rs.2,00,000/- to the petitioner from his Provident Fund Contribution for the medical expenses of his wife within the time stipulated as fixed by this Court. 2.Heard Mr.A.Rahul, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.D.Sivaraman, learned Standing Counsel, who takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

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3.Before filing of the Writ Petition, the Petitioner is stated to have made a representation dated 13.09.2017 to the first respondent, seeking the aforesaid relief. The learned counsel appearing for the respondents, on instructions, submits that the said representation would be considered and disposed of on merits in accordance with law.

4.Though the petitioner sought for larger relief, having regard to the aforesaid submissions made by both sides, this Court without expressing any view on the correctness or entitlement of the claim made, directs the first respondent to dispassionately consider the representation dated 13.09.2017 made by the petitioner and pass reasoned orders on merits in accordance with law and communicate the same to the petitioner and file a report of such compliance before the Registrar (Judicial) of this Court on or before 15.12.2017.

5.With the aforesaid direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CSI) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam. 2.The Managing Trustee/Chairman, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Employees Provident Fund Trust, Kumbakonam. 3.The Financial Controller and Chief Accounts Officer, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam. +One cc to Mr.D.Sivaraman, Advocate, SR.No.84739 +One cc to Mr.A.Rahul, Advocate, SR.No.84958 Copy to: The Registrar (Judicial), Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai Myr RL/7C/2P/KP/SAR1/13/11/2017 W.P.(MD)No.19327 of 2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 01.11.2017