Veerappan.G v. The Managing Director

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed by a Junior Engineer of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on

31.08.2018.

¶2According to the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the writ petitioner's Gratuity amount was settled taking into consideration 7% of the basic pay. However, he is entitled to Gratuity at the rate of 9% of the basic pay as per the R.T.I reply dated 26.07.2023. Hence, the petitioner has also sent a representation to the respondents on 17.07.2023 seeking the said benefits.

¶3Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.

¶4Considering the above said facts, the second respondent herein is directed to consider the representation of the writ petitioner dated 17.07.2023 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law conferring the eligible benefits to the writ petitioner within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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¶1The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam – 612 001.

¶2The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam) Limited, Pudukkottai Region, Pillai Thanneer Panthal, Pudukkottai – 622 001. R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J. ebsi W.P(MD)No.30093 of 2023

19.12.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.12.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.30093 of 2023 G.Veerappan ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam – 612 001. 2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam) Limited, Pudukkottai Region, Pillai Thanneer Panthal, Pudukkottai – 622 001. ... 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 along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 17.07.2023, within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel