Sakthivel M v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.11.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.27361 of 2023 M.Sakthivel ... 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, Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar District.

... 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) and January 2019 to March 2019 (3 months ) for total period of 8 months which were not settled till the date of retirement on 31.03.2019 along with belated payment interest at the rate of 6% p.a from the date of retirement till the date of payment.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Govindan For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah 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 learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, he retired as a Special Grade Conductor on 31.03.2019. So far the dearness allowance for 8 months period from January 2018 to March 2018, July 2018 and August 2018 and January 2019 to March 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 06.11.2023. Since there was no response from them, the present writ petition has been filed.

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3. The respondents are directed to pass orders on the representation of the petitioner, dated 06.11.2023 within a period of four (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.

17.11.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi 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, Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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