Dismissed

K. Elangovan v. Dayanand Kataria I.A.S.

Madras HC22 Apr 2022CONT P/1354/2021

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What is this about?

In this contempt petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, the court examined allegations of non-compliance with an order dated 12.03.2021. The respondents submitted evidence demonstrating payment of dues via ECS. Finding compliance established, the court closed the petition without any punishment, directing the petitioners to pursue remedies elsewhere if grievances persist.

What did the court decide?

The contempt petition was closed as the alleged non-compliance had been rectified by payment of dues through ECS.

K. Elangovan Vs Dayanand Kataria I.A.S. — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2022)

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Contempt Petition No.1354 of 2022

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 22.04.2022

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CORAM :

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.VAIDYANATHAN

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Contempt Petition No.1354 of 2021

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K.Elangovan, 7/144, Naththamedu, Arur, Mohanur Taluk, Namakkal District

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K.Sundaram, 2/44, Goundar Street, Aniyaapuram, Mohanur Taluk, Namakkal District ... Petitioners

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vs.

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Dayanand Kataria, I.A.S., Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretary to Government, Transport Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

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Mohan, Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., Salem Division, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Post Box No.713, Salem – 636 007.

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Lakshmanan, General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., Salem Division,

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

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Contempt Petition No.1354 of 2022

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No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Post Box No.713, Salem – 636 007.

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Bama, Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002.

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... Respondents

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Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, praying to punish the Respondents for their wilful disobedience of the order dated 12.03.2021 passed by this Court in W.P.No.6330 of 2021.

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For Petitioners	:	No appearance for Mr.N.Sudhagar Nagaraj
For 1^stRespondent	:	Mr.Stalin Abhimanyu, Additional Government Pleader
For Respondents 2 & 3	:	Mr.A.Sundaravadanam
For 4^thRespondent	:	Mr.C.S.K.Sathish

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O R D E R

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This Contempt Petition is filed praying to punish the Respondents for

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non-compliance of the order dated 12.03.2021 passed by this Court in W.P.No.6330 of 2021.

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When the matter was taken up for hearing, learned counsel

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appearing for Respondents 2 and 3, as also the learned counsel appearing for https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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Contempt Petition No.1354 of 2022

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the 4^th Respondent submitted that, the order under contempt has been complied with. In support of such compliance, learned counsel appearing for the 4^th Respondent produced an Affidavit dated 11.04.2022 filed on behalf of the 4^th Respondent, wherein, it is stated that, the amounts due to the Petitioners have been paid through ECS. For better appreciation, relevant portion of the said Affidavit is extracted hereunder:

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“4. I submit that as per the orders of this Hon'ble High Court in W.P.No.6330 of 2021, the 4^th Respondent has paid the following amount to the Petitioners through ECS as follows:

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Mr.K.Elangovan, Staff No.DR2138, PPO No.4705

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*S.No.*	*Amount Paid*	*Details*	*Pay Date*
1.	7,51,632.00	Commutation Amount	22/01/2021
2.	5,186.00	4% Interest Full Settlement	21/06/2021

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Mr.K.Sundaram, Staff No.DR2878, PPO No.4951

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*S.No.*	*Amount Paid*	*Details*	*Pay Date*
1.	5,58,111.00	Commutation Amount	22/01/2021
2.	1,430.00	4% Interest Full Settlement	21/06/2021

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I humbly and respectfully submit that in view of the above payments made, there has been compliance of the orders of this Hon'ble Court dated 12/03/2021 in the aforesaid Writ Petition by the 4^th Respondent. The delay in making payment was due to paucity of funds and administrative reasons which were beyond my control. In any event, I once again offer my unconditional apologies for the inconvenience caused to this Hon'ble Court.”

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Contempt Petition No.1354 of 2022

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In view of the above, as the order under contempt has been

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complied with, this Contempt Petition is closed. If the Petitioners have any grievance, it is open to them to work out their remedy in accordance with law.

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aeb

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SD/ASSISTANT REGISTRAR(COMM.CASES) //Certified to be true copy//

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Dated at Madras this the day of 2022.

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COURT OFFICER(O.S.)

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from 25^th day of September 2008 the Registry is issuing Certified copies of the Orders/Judgments/Decrees in this format. BD/07/06/2022

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The Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Transport Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

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The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., Salem Division, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Post Box No.713, Salem – 636 007.

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The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., Salem Division, No.12, Ramakrishna Road,

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Post Box No.713, Salem – 636 007.

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The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002.

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

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