Madras High CourtWP(MD)/19204/2020disposed of

P. Panneerselvam v. The Managing Director

2020-12-23Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 23.12.2020

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P.[MD]No.19204 of 2020 P.Panneerselvam ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (KUM) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District-612 001.

2. The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (KUM) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Mardhupathi, Managiri Post, Sivagangai District.

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

... Respondents PRAYER : This Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the petitioner's difference in commutation amount of Rs.5,00,000/- together with interest at the rate of 18% per annum payable from 31.07.2017, the date of the retirement of the petitioner till the date of actual payment.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.P.M.Vishnu Varathanan 1 & 2 Standing Counsel For R3 : Mr.P.Balasubramanian

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to settle the petitioner's difference in commutation amount of Rs.5,00,000/- together with interest at the rate of 18% per annum payable from 31.07.2017, the date of the retirement of the petitioner till the date of actual payment.

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2.According to the petitioner, he was retired from service on 31.07.2017 and the petitioner is entitled to get difference in commutation amount of Rs.5,00,000/-. In this regard, he made a representation to the respondents on 02.03.2020. However, the respondents have not taken any steps to pay the commutation amount till date. Hence, he approaches this Court to pass appropriate order.

3.The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents would fairly submit that the representation of the petitioner will be disposed of on merits and in accordance with law. 4.Considering the submissions made by the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents, this Court directs the respondents to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 02.03.2020 and to take necessary steps to disburse the difference in commutation amount of Rs.5,00,000/- along with eligible interest within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5.With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-III) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) cp Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 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 Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (KUM) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District-612 001.

2. The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (KUM) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Mardhupathi, Managiri Post, Sivagangai District.

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

+1cc to Mr.K.Gokul, Advocate, SR.No.27007.

+1cc to Mr.P.Balasubramanian, Advocate, SR.No.27195. W.P.[MD]No.19204 of 2020 23.12.2020 SRK(CO) CS(08.01.2021) 3P 6C 3/3