THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No. 26217 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioner retired from the service of the A.P.S.R.T.C. as a Statistical Officer on 31.10.2010. He was extended various retirement benefits. It is stated that though the petitioner is entitled to be paid gratuity for 37 completed years of service, he was paid the amount only for 35 years. The petitioner contends that the action of the respondents was contrary to Section 2(A)(1) of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the respondents. The petitioner was extended all the benefits and his grievance is only about the gratuity for a period of two years. The circumstances, under which the respondents restricted the gratuity for a period of 35 years needs to be considered in the light of the representation made by the petitioner on 16.05.2011. In case, it was wrongfully withheld, corrective steps can be taken and on the other hand, if there exist any reasons, for denying the benefit for two years, the same need to be communicated. Therefore, the writ petition is disposed of directing the respondents to pass orders on the representation, dated 16.05.2011 submitted by the petitioner within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY, J Dt:20.09.20111 JSU THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No. 26217 of 2011 Date: 20.09.2011 JSU