S.Venkatesan v. The Government Of Tamilnadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:05.03.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Mr.S.Venkatesan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Government of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, O/o.The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Ezhilagam, Annex Building, VI th Floor, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

3.The Joint Commissioner of Municipal Administration, O/o.the Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Ezhilagam, Annex Building, VI th Floor, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

4.The Regional Director of Municipal Administration, Melakal Main Road, Kochadai, Madurai District.

5.The Kodaikanal Municipality, Rep by tis Commissioner, Lake Road, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District.

6.The Palani Municipality, Rep by its Commissioner, Gandhi Road, Palani, Dindigul District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the retirement benefits of pension amount under the Contributory Pension Scheme including Travel allowances, Revised Grade Pay from the year 2011 to 2017, annual increments, Pongal Bonus for the period from the year 2015-2016, Earned leave Salary, Arrears of Dearness Allowances for the period from January 2017 to April 2017.

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For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lajapathi Roy For R1 to R4 : Mr.A.Karthik, Government Advocate For R5 : Mr.T.S.Mohammed Mohideen Standing Counsel For R6 : Mr.Arjunan Standing Counsel(No appearance)

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for a direction to the respondents to disburse the retirement benefits of pension amount under the Contributory Pension Scheme including Travel allowances, Revised Grade Pay from the year 2011 to 2017, annual increments, Pongal Bonus for the period from the year 2015-2016, Earned leave Salary, Arrears of Dearness Allowances for the period from January 2017 to April 2017.

2.The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as the Community Organizer on 25.02.2010 and after serving several years, he was retired from service on 30.04.2017. After the retirement, the retirement benefits were not settled to the petitioner. Hence, the petitioner has made a representation, dated 14.11.2017 to the respondents. Since no order has been passed, the present writ petition is filed.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that this Court may issue a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 14.11.2017 in accordance with law.

4.The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 to 4 would submit that he has no serious objection for considering the petitioner's representation.

5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the concerned respondent to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 14.11.2017 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, if not disposed of already.

6.With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar () // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) 2/3

To 1.The Secretary Government of Tamil Nadu, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, O/o.The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Ezhilagam, Annex Building, VI th Floor, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

3.The Joint Commissioner of Municipal Administration, O/o.the Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Ezhilagam, Annex Building, VI th Floor, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

4.The Regional Director of Municipal Administration, Melakal Main Road, Kochadai, Madurai District.

5.The Commissioner The Kodaikanal Municipality, Lake Road, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District.

6.The Commissioner, The Palani Municipality, Gandhi Road, Palani, Dindigul District.

+1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-9494[F] dated 08/03/2021 ) +1 CC to M/s.T.LAJAPATHI ROY, Advocate ( SR-9644[F] dated 09/03/2021 ) 05.03.2021 SVN(CO) KB(23.03.2021) 3P 9C 3/3