Madras High CourtWP(MD)/27418/2023disposed of

S.Sridhar v. The Managing Director

2023-11-20Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR S.Sridhar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation Limited, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.

2.The General Manager, Metropolitan Transport Corporation Limited, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.

... 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 disburse the petitioner's difference amount of Gratuity, Surrender Leave, Provident Fund, Pensions Arrears and to revise Pensions on the basis of 12(3) Settlement, dated 24.08.2022 along with 6% interest. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by a Senior Tradesman of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on 31.01.2020. After his retirement, the Trade Union and the Management entered into a settlement on 24.08.2022 under Section 12(3) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, wherein the monetary benefits were enhanced with effect from 01.09.2019. Seeking the said benefits, the petitioner has sent a representation on 09.10.2023. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

2. Considering the above said facts, the second respondent herein is directed to confer the said monetary benefits arising out of 12(3) settlement, dated 24.08.2022 with effect from 01.09.2019 on the writ petitioner, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

3. With the above said observation, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To 1.The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation Limited, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.

2.The General Manager, Metropolitan Transport Corporation Limited, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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