V.Arumugam v. The Secretary to Government of Tamilnadu

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to grant pension to the petitioner from the date of his eligibility along with eligible arrears after adjusting the deducted CPS amount till his retirement by counting his 50 percentage of the past service along with his regular service as the qualifying service for the purpose of pension and by considering his written representation dated 10.11.2025 submitted in terms of G.O.(D)613 Municipal Administration and Water supply department dated

24.10.2025.

¶2Mr.C.Selvaraj, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice on behalf of the respondents. Page3 of 6

¶3The petitioner was initially was absorbed as daily basis on 15.04.1991 in Karur Municipality and joined in service on 24.04.1991. Subsequently, his services were regularized on 12.06.2006 and upon attaining superannuation, he retired from service as Wireman Helper on 31.01.2025. The grievance of the petitioner is that, despite the petitioner having rendered 34 years of continuous service and 19 years of regular service, he was not brought under Old Pension Scheme as his services were regularized only after the introduction of CPS scheme. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 10.11.2025 to the respondents seeking to grant him benefit under Old Pension Scheme. However, the said representation has not been considered till date. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

¶4Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that, it would suffice, if this Court, issues a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.11.2025 and pass appropriate orders on the same on merits within the time that may be stipulated by this Court.

¶5On the above contention, this Court, heard the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. Page4 of 6

¶6In view of the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.11.2025 and pass appropriate orders on the same in accordance with law within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any other interested parties.

¶7This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the aforesaid direction. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 23-01-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order NHS Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Secretary to Government of Tamilnadu Municipal Administration and water supply Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.

¶2The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, No.78, Urban Administrative building, Santhome High Road, chennai-600 028.

¶3The Commissioner, Kuzhithalai municipality, Karur District.

¶4The Commissioner, Commissionerate of Treasuries and Accounts CPS Cell, Govt Data centre, 5th floor, Perasiriyar K.Ananbalagan Maligai, No.571, Anna salai, Nandanam, Chennai-35.

¶5The Director of Local Fund Audit Perasiriyar Anbalagan Maaligai, 4th floor, Nandanam, Chennai-35. Page6 of 6

M.DHANDAPANI, J. NHS and W.M.P.No.1567 of 2026 23-01-2026

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and W.M.P.No.1567 of 2026 V.Arumugam ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Secretary to Government of Tamilnadu Municipal Administration and water supply Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-9. 2. The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, No.78, Urban Administrative building, Santhome High Road, chennai-600 028. 3. The Commissioner, Kuzhithalai municipality, Karur District. 4. The Commissioner, Commissionerate of Treasuries and Accounts CPS Cell, Govt Data centre, 5th floor, Perasiriyar K.Ananbalagan Maligai, No.571, Anna salai, Nandanam, Chennai-35. 5. The Director of Local Fund Audit Perasiriyar Anbalagan Maaligai, 4th floor, Nandanam, Chennai-35. ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 6 Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant pension to the petitioner from the date of his eligibility along with eligible arrears after adjusting the deducted CPS amount till his retirement by counting his 50 percentage of the past service along with his regular service as the qualifying service for the purpose of pension and by considering his written representation dated 10.11.2025 submitted in terms of G.O.(D)613 Municipal Administration and Water supply department dated 24.10.2025. For Petitioner(s): Mr. P.I.Thirumoorthy For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Selvaraj, Additional Government Pleader