These writ petitions challenging a labour commissioner order directing negligence corruption gratuity payment are closed due to prior settlement in Lok Adalath. Counsel endorsed this fact, leading to dismissal of all petitions without order as to cost.
All writ petitions and connected miscellaneous petitions closed without order as to cost.
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W.P.Nos.10341 of 2004 etc.,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 23.08.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN
W.P.Nos.10341, 10347, 10349, 10352, 10477, 10482, 10484, 10486, 13440, 13442, 13444 of 2004 and W.P.M.P.Nos.12060, 12066, 12068, 12071, 12256, 12261, 12263, 12265, 15740, 15742 15744 of 2004
W.P.No.10341 of 2004:-
The Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd., Neyveli – 607 801.
...Petitioner
-Vs-
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records relating to the order of the first respondent passed in Gratuity Application No.48/532 of 2003 dated 01.03.2004 and quash the same.
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W.P.Nos.10341 of 2004 etc.,
In all W.Ps.
For Petitioner : Mr.N.Nithianandam For Respondents : No appearance.
COMMON ORDER
These Writ Petitions have been filed challenging the order
dated 01.03.2004, passed by the first respondent in Gratuity Application No.48/532 of 2003, thereby directed the petitioner corporation to pay gratuity amount to the workmen.
learned counsel appearing for the petitioners, all the Writ Petitions are closed. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are also closed. There shall be no order as to cost.
23.08.2023
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W.P.Nos.10341 of 2004 etc.,
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W.P.Nos.10341 of 2004 etc.,
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J,
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W.P.Nos.10341, 10347, 10349, 10352, 10477, 10482, 10484, 10486, 13440, 13442, 13444 of 2004 and W.P.M.P.Nos.12060, 12066, 12068, 12071, 12256, 12261, 12263, 12265, 15740, 15742 15744 of 2004
23.08.2023
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3 issues framed by the court
Writs filed challenging control authority order directing gratuity payment closed after settlement.
Whether connected miscellaneous petitions require disposal given settlement and endorsement.
No substantive issue intended for adjudication as matter settled in Lok Adalath.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
The Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd.
The Controlling Authority, Under Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 & Asst. Labour Commissioner (Central) II
C.Shanmugham
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN
As recorded by the court registry
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