THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.18458 of 2011 ORDER: The father of the petitioner was employed in the Thermal Power Station at Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District, respondent herein. He died on 18.08.2010 while in service. He nominated the petitioner herein, as the person to receive the death-cum-retirement benefits. The grievance of the petitioner is that the respondent is not releasing the amount and insisting on furnishing of a certificate issued by the Mandal Revenue Officer. The petitioner further states that the Mandal Revenue Officer is not acceding to her request by stating one reason or the other. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the respondent. The material placed before this Court by the petitioner discloses that she was nominated to receive the death-cum-retirement benefits under different heads. The petitioner however has not furnished the list of other legal heirs. The fact that an individual figures as a nominee does not entitle him/her to receive the entire benefits to the exclusion of other legal heirs. He/she can only receive the amount for and on behalf of the legal heirs. The respondent appears to be apprehensive of the fact that in case, the amount is paid to the petitioner, claims may be made by other legal heirs. The situation can be dealt with by requiring the petitioner to institute proceedings before the competent Court of law for grant of succession certificate. That would resolve the entire controversy and the Court can also determine the shares of the parties. Therefore, the writ petition is disposed of, leaving it open to the petitioner to approach the Civil Court, for grant of succession certificate duly impleading the other legal heirs of the deceased employee, as well as the respondent herein. There shall be no order as to costs. __________ 06.09.2011 JSU THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.18458 of 2011 Date: 06.09.2011 JSU