Jeyapandian P v. The Managing Director,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.10.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR P.Jeyapandian ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Bye-Pass Road, Madurai-16.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Madurai Region, Madurai-16.

... 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 settle the arrears of Dearness Allowance for the periods from January 2018 to March 2018 (3 months), July 2018 and August 2018 (2 months), January 2019 to April 2019 (4 months) for total period of 9 months which were not settled till the date of retirement on 31.05.2019 along with belated payment interest at the rate of 6% p.a from the date of retirement till the date of payment. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Govindan For Respondents : Mr.Ramachandra Pradeep Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a Mandamus directing the respondents to settle the arrears of Dearness Allowance along with interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits.

2. According to the writ petitioner, he retired as a Selection Grade Checking Inspector on 31.05.2019. So far the dearness allowance for 9 months period from January 2018 to March 2018, July 2018 - August 2018 and January 2019 to April 2019 along with interest have not been disbursed. To the said effect, the writ petitioner has given a representation to the respondents 1 and 2 by way of registered post on 14.09.2023. Since there was no response from them, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. The respondents are directed to pass orders on the representation of the petitioner, dated 14.09.2023 within a period of four 2/4

(4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order on merits and in accordance with law.

4. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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Yes / No gbg To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Bye-Pass Road, Madurai-16.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Madurai Region, Madurai-16.

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VIJAYAKUMAR ,J.

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