G.Mookammal v. The Secretary

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed by a Sanitary Worker of the fourth respondent Corporation, who attained superannuation on 31.01.2022.

¶2According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner had retired from service on 31.01.2022. Other than the earned leave, no other benefits has so far been disbursed to the writ petitioner. The petitioner has also sent a representation to all the authorities on 26.10.2023. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3Considering the financial constrains expressed by the fourth respondent Corporation, this Court is inclined to direct the fourth respondent to disburse the entire terminal benefits on or before 31.05.2024. In case if there is any delay beyond 31.05.2024, the unpaid terminal benefits will carry 6% interest from 01.06.2024 onwards.

¶4With the above said direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

20.12.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR Note: Registry is directed to carry out the amendments that the fourth respondent is a Corporation. To

1.The Secretary, The Secretariat, Chennai-5.

2.The Director / Commissioner, Chepauk, Chennai.

3.The Director, Finance Audit Department, Anna Salai, Chennai.

4.The Commissioner, Dindigul Corporation, Dindigul District.

R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

BTR

20.12.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.12.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR G.Mookammal ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Secretary, The Secretariat, Chennai-5. 2.The Director / Commissioner, Chepauk, Chennai. 3.The Director, Finance Audit Department, Anna Salai, Chennai. 4.The Commissioner, Dindigul Corporation, Dindigul 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 disburse the service benefits, pension along with other consequential benefits with interest and consequently direct the respondents to disburse the increment, surrender leave salary by considering the petitioner`s representation, dated 20.04.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Thirumurugan For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.T.Villavan Kothai Additional Government Pleader For R-4 : Mr.J.Lawrance