Madras High CourtWP(MD)/12/2025disposed of

The Deputy Manager v. The Controlling Authority

2025-08-20Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.08.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.12 of 2025 and W.M.P(MD)No.10 of 2025 1.The Deputy Manager, Tamilnadu Fisheries Development Corporation Limited, Mandapam, Ramanathapuram District - 623 515.

2.The Manager, Tamilnadu Fisheries Development Corporation Limited, No.22, Besant Road, Chokkikulam, Now Functioning At No.1, Akil Plaza, Old Natham Road, Madurai - 625 014. 3.The General Manager, Tamilnadu Fisheries Development Corporation Limited, No.167, Poonamalli High Road, ECO Park, Chetpet, Chennai - 600 010.

Now Functioning At Integrated Office Complex for Animal Husbandary & Fisheries Development, 4th Floor, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035.

4.The Managing Director, Tamilnadu Fisheries Development Corporation Limited, No.167, Poonthamalli High Road, ECO Park, Chetpet, Chennai - 600 010.

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Now Functioning at Integrated Office Complex for Animal Husbandary & Fisheries Development, 4th Floor, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035.

...Petitioners

Vs 1.The Controlling Authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act/Deputy Commissioner of Labour, 2.K.Murugesan

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records relating to the Impugned Award dated 31.07.2023, passed by the 1st respondent in P.G.No.235 of 2019, and quash the same as illegal.

For Petitioners : Mr.Veerakathiravan Additional Advocate General Assisted by Mr.D.Farjana Ghoushia Special Government Pleader For Respondents : Mr.S.M.Mohan Gandhi for R2 R1-Court * * * * *

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed by the Management challenging the order passed by the Controlling Authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act, Madurai, in P.G.No.235 of 2019, dated 31.07.2023. 2/4

2.As against the said order, appeal lies under Section 7(7) of the Payment of Gratuity Act. In such circumstances, this Court is not inclined to entertain the present Writ Petition. Preserving the right of the petitioner to prefer an appeal before the appellate authority, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected Writ Miscellaneous Petition is also closed. 20.08.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR To The Deputy Commissioner of Labour, The Controlling Authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act/ 3/4

R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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