Jabak Angel Martin.P v. The Registrar Of Co-Operative Societies

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Jabak Angel Martin ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, EVR Salai, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031.

2.The Joint Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, Public Distribution System (PDS), Thanjavur Region, Thanjavur.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider and pass orders on the representation of the petitioner dated 15.11.2021 in releasing the gratuity increment, provident fund and other benefits entitled by the petitioner during period of his employment ie., from 15.02.1989 to 17.02.2009 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.K.A.Mariappan For Respondents : Mr.R.Ragavendran, Government Advocate.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner is senior citizen aged about 67 years. He was working as Cooperative Sub Registrar (PDS). He was suspended from service and dismissed on 17.02.2009. This was on account of conviction suffered by him. Even though the petitioner is a dismissed employee, certain benefits cannot be denied. Therefore, the second respondent is directed to appropriately consider the petition mentioned representation and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 01.11.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:

1.The Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, EVR Salai, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031.

2.The Joint Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, Public Distribution System (PDS), Thanjavur Region, Thanjavur.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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