M.Patties v. Amutha IAS and another
Case brief
What is this about?
A contempt petition was filed against the government for non-payment of terminal benefits. The court noted that the government has issued aG.O. granting reduced pension and DCRG, directing payment within eight weeks. Consequently, the contempt petition was closed without punishment.
What the court decided
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Cont.P.No.2690 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 06.12.2023
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE Mrs.JUSTICE V.BHAVANI SUBBAROYAN
Cont.P.No.2690 of 2023
M.Patties
... Petitioner
Vs.
1.Mrs.Amutha I.A.S Secretary to Government Home (SC) Department Secretariat, Chennai-9
2.Mr.Abash Kumar, I.P.S Director of Fire and Rescue Services Egmore, Chennai-8
... Respondents
Contempt Petition has been filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, to punish the respondents for wilful disobedience of the order made in W.P.No.33357 of 2018 dated 09.06.2023.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether to punish the respondents for alleged wilful disobedience of the order in W.P.No.33357 of 2018 by not paying terminal benefits.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
M.Patties
- respondent
Mrs.Amutha I.A.S Secretary to Government Home (SC) Department Secretariat, Chennai-9
- respondent
Mr.Abash Kumar, I.P.S Director of Fire and Rescue Services Egmore, Chennai-8
Coram
Case details
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