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G.Renganathan, v. the State of Puducherry

Madras HC2 Feb 2017WP/26224/2013

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What is this about?

The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing the respondents, State of Puducherry departments, to grant him pension and arrears after resigned in 1977 without receiving them. The court directed the Secretary to Fire Services to consider the representation on merits within twelve weeks.

What did the court decide?

Directed the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's application on merits and in accordance with law within twelve weeks.

G.Renganathan, Vs the State of Puducherry — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2017)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 02.02.2017

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CORAM :

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D. KRISHNAKUMAR

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W.P. No. 26224 of 2013 and

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M.P. No. 1 of 2013

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G. Renganathan .. Petitioner
Vs.
1. The State of Puducherry
rep. By its
Director of Fire Services
Puducherry
Puducherry State.
2. The Chief Secretary
Secretariat
Puducherry State.
3. The Secretary to Fire Services
Secretariat Office
Puducherry
Puducherry State. .. Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the
Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of
Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the
representation of the petitioner dated 13.10.2012 and provide
monthly pension and arrears of pension from the date of
resignation i.e. 12.04.1977 to till date and pass such further
orders.

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For Petitioner : Mr. R. Sankarasubbu

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For Respondents : Mr. J. Kumar, Government Advocate O R D E R

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The petitioner has filed the present writ petition, seeking to direct the respondents to consider his representation dated 13.10.2012 and provide monthly pension and arrears of pension from the date of resignation i.e. 12.04.1977 to till date.

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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According to the petitioner, he joined as a Fireman in the Fire Service Department on 28.02.1962. Based on his resignation he was relieved from service on 12.04.1977. It is submitted that inspite of repeated requests for grant of pension, by the petitioner, no pension was granted. On 13.10.2012, the petitioner submitted a representation requesting to consider grant of pension and arrears of pension sympathetically, considering his old age. Since no orders have been passed, the petitioner has filed this writ petition seeking the aforesaid prayer.

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Learned Government Advocate submitted that the petitioner has resigned his services and that he has not furnished any particulars.

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Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Advocate for the respondents.

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Considering the limited scope of prayer and taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, without going into the merits of the case, the 3^rd respondent is directed to consider the application of the petitioner on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is also directed to submit a fresh application, along with a copy of this order.

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The writ petition is disposed of, on the above terms. No costs.

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Sd/Asst.Registrar (CS II )

/true copy/

Sub Asst. Registrar

The Director of Fire Services State of Puducherry Puducherry Puducherry State.

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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The Chief Secretary Secretariat

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Puducherry State.

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The Secretary to Fire Services Secretariat Office Puducherry Puducherry State.

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+1cc to Government Pleader for Puducherry High Court, Madras Sr. 6768

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W.P. No. 26224 of 2013
SCD(CO)
VR(03/04/2017)

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

G.Renganathan, v. the State of Puducherry

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