Mangalam. P v. The Accountant General Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.12.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY P.Mangalam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Accountant General of Tamil Nadu, Anna Salai, Chennai 600018.

2.The Commissioner of Treasuries and Accounts, Finance Department Buildings, Behind Veterinary Hospital, Teynampet, Chennai 600035.

3.The Joint Director of Treasuries, Madurai Collectorate Office Buildings, Madurai, Madurai District 625020.

4.The District Treasury Officer, Madurai Collectorate Office Buildings, Madurai, Madurai District 625020. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 3 and 4 to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 22.07.2020, in the light of the G.O.Ms.No.579, Finance (Pension) Department, dated 15.09.2006, for revision of family pension, within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Ponnaiah for Ajmal Associates For R1 : Mr.P.Gunasekaran For R2 to R4 : Mr.N.Shanmugaselvam Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for a direction to the respondents 3 and 4 to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 22.07.2020, in the light of the G.O.(Ms).No.579, Finance (Pension) Department, dated 15.09.2006, for revision of family pension.

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2. By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has given a representation, dated 22.07.2020, to the respondents for revision of family pension, in the light of the G.O.(Ms).No.579, Finance (Pension) Department, dated 15.09.2006. However, the said representation has not been considered so far. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court by filing this writ petition.

4. Mr.P.Gunasekaran, learned counsel takes notice for the first respondent. Mr.N.Shanmugaselvam, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents 2 to 4 and submitted that the representation of the petitioner, dated 22.07.2020, will be considered by the fourth respondent, on merits and in accordance with law.

5. Considering the above said submissions, this Court directs the fourth respondent to dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 22.07.2020, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and copy of the representation from petitioner.

6. The writ petitioner is directed to enclose the copy of the representation dated 22.07.2020, along with the order passed in this writ petition to the fourth respondent.

7. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AE) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) akv To 1.The Accountant General of Tamil Nadu, Anna Salai, Chennai 600018.

2.The Commissioner of Treasuries and Accounts, Finance Department Buildings, Behind Veterinary Hospital, Teynampet, Chennai 600035.

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3.The Joint Director of Treasuries, Madurai Collectorate Office Buildings, Madurai, Madurai District 625020.

4.The District Treasury Officer, Madurai Collectorate Office Buildings, Madurai, Madurai District 625020.

+1cc to M/s.Ajmal Associates, Advocate Sr.No.26935 +1cc to SPL GP Sr.No.27034 22.12.2020 VB (18.01.2021) 3P 7C 3/3