Sri Rajat Nath v. The State of Tripura and 3 Others

ORDER

02.12.2024

Heard Ms. A. Debbarma, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. K. De, learned Addl. GA. appearing for the respondents-State. [2] This present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following reliefs:- i. Issue rule upon the Respondents to show cause as to why a writ in the nature of mandamus and/or order/orders and/or direction/directions of like nature shall not be issued thereby directing the Respondents to pay 9% interest on Rs.2,58,300/- from 01.11.2023 to

14.03.2024 i.e, upto the date of payment of 1st installment. ii. Issue rule upon the Respondents to show cause as to why a writ in the nature of mandamus and/or order/orders and/or direction/directions of like nature shall not be issued thereby directing the Respondents to pay 9% interest on Rs.2,58,300/- from 01.11.2023 to

04.04.2024 i.e, upto the date of payment of 2st installment. iii. Issue rule upon the respondents to show cause as to why a writ in the nature of mandamus and/or order/orders and/or direction/directions of like nature shall not be issued thereby directing the Respondents to pay 9% interest on Rs.5,16,600/- from 01.11.2023 to

29.04.2024 i.e, upto the date of payment of 3st installment.

iv. Issue rule upon the Respondents to show cause as to why a writ in the nature of mandamus and/or order/orders and/or direction/directions of like. nature shall not be issued thereby directing the Respondents to pay 9% interest on the amount, already paid on account of Group Insurance Scheme (i.e.Rs.77,376/-), for belated payment thereof till the date of payment upto i.e, 08.01.2024. v. Issue rule upon the Respondents to show cause as to why a writ in the nature of mandamus and/or order/orders and/or direction/directions of like nature shall not be issued thereby directing the Respondents to pay 9% interest for the conveyance allowance of Rs. 1020/- paid in favour of the Petitioner on 07.06.2024. vi. Make the rules absolute. vii. Call for records."

[3] Heard and perused the evidence on record.

[4] After perusal of the record, it is seen that the petitioner herein submitted request letter on 08.09.2024 and 01.11.2024 via email addressed to the Managing Director, Tripura Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd., M B B Sarani, Agartala, ventilating the hardships but till date the same is pending. [5] In view of such circumstances, without expressing any opinion on the merits of this case, this writ petition is disposed of, directing the respondent(s) to consider the case of the petitioner considering the request letter dated 08.09.2024 and 01.11.2024 in accordance with law within a period of 02(two) months from the date of receipt of the copy of this order.

With the above observation and direction, this present writ petition stands disposed of. As a sequel, miscellaneous application(s), pending if any, shall stand closed.

JUDGE

Paritosh SABYA SACHI GHOSH by SABYASACHI GHOSH Date: 2024.12.06 11:57:00 +05'30'

HIGH COURT OF TRIPURA AGARTALA WP(C) No. 741 of 2024 Sri Rajat Nath ………Petitioner(s) Versus The State of Tripura & Ors. ……..Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s) : Ms. A. Debbarma, Advocate. For Respondent(s) : Mr. P. Gautam, Sr. G.A. Mr. K. De, Addl. G.A. HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE T. AMARNATH GOUD