Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4593/2017disposed of

S.Vatsala v. The District Collector

2017-03-22Honourable Mr Justice S.S. Sundar2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.03.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD).Nos.4593 of 2017 S.Vatsala

...Petitioner

Vs.

1. The District Collector, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

2. The District Project Officer, Integrated Child Development Project, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

3. The Area Project Officer, Integrated Child Development Project, Thirumayam, Pudukottai District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant Special Provident Fund/Gratuity and other monetary benefit to the petitioner in view of the recommendation of the second respondent to the third respondent by considering petitioner's representation, dated 19.09.2016, within the period stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Haja Mohideen For Respondents : Mr.J.Gunaseelan Muthiah, Government Advocate.

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O R D E R

This Writ petition has been filed by the petitioner for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant Special Provident Fund/Gratuity and other monetary benefit to the petitioner in view of the recommendation of the second respondent to the third respondent by considering petitioner's representation, dated 19.09.2016, within the time stipulated by this Court.

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2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

3. Mr.J.Gunaseelan Muthiah, learned Government Advocate, takes notice for the respondents. By consent, the Writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

4. Though the Writ petition is for issuing a positive direction, the learned counsel for the petitioner submit that the petitioner will be satisfied if a direction is issued to the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 19.09.2016, within the time stipulated by this Court.

5. Considering the limited scope of the prayer in the Writ petition, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court is inclined to issue the following direction:- "The respondents are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 19.09.2016, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order."

6. Accordingly, the Writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The District Collector, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai. 2.The District Project Officer, Integrated Child Development Project, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

3.The Area Project Officer, Integrated Child Development Project, Thirumayam, Pudukottai District.

+1cc to Mr.A.Haja Mohideen,Advocate Sr.No.16795 PMU VB/KP/10.04.2017/2p/5c ORDER MADE IN W.P.(MD).Nos.4593 of 2017 22.03.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/