Ganapathi.S v. The Managing Director,

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed by a Special Grade Driver of the respondent Transport Corporation who had attained superannuation on 31.05.2022 seeking a Mandamus as against the authorities for releasing the arrears of Dearness Allowance which were not settled at the time of his retirement.

¶2With the said request, the petitioner has addressed a detailed representation to the 1st respondent on 22.11.2023. Though the said representation has been acknowledged, so far no orders have been passed. Hence, the present writ petition.

¶3Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to consider the said representation and confer eligible benefits upon the writ petitioner within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

¶4With the above said observations, this Wrti Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Bye-pass Road, Madurai-16.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar. R. VIJAYAKUMAR

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15.12.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.12.2023 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR S.Ganapathi ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Bye-pass Road, Madurai-16. 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar. ... 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 to August 2018 (2 months), January 2019 to April 2019 (4 months) and July 2019 September 2019 for total period of 12 months which were not settled till the date of retirement on 31.05.2022 along with belated payment interest at the rate of 6% p.a. from the date of retirement till the date of payment. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Govindan For Respondents : Mr.S.Raja Standing Counsel