R.Prabath v. The Secretary to Government

O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to rework petitioner's last drawn pay in terms of 7th pay commission and to pay the retirement benefits and other benefits with arrears along with interest at the rate of 15% for the delayed payment by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 23.12.2024.

¶2It is the grievance of the petitioner that the petitioner has made a representation on 23.12.2024 to the respondents 2 to 4 to pay the retirement benefits along with arrears of the benefits which has not been considered so far. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if the fifth respondent is directed to dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 23.12.2024 on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.

¶4The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court.

¶5In view of the limited request made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the fifth respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 23.12.2024 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

19.02.2026

NCC: Yes / No Index : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No ssb To

¶1The Secretary to Government, Department of Transport, St George Fort, Chennai.

¶2The Secretary to Government, Department of Higher Education, No.577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015.

¶3The Director, Institute of Road Transport, 100 Feet Road, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113.

¶4The Commissioner, Directorate of Technical Education, 53, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai – 600 025.

¶5The Principal, Government Polytechnic College – Bargur, Orappam Post, Elathagiri, Krishnagiri District – 635 108.

M.DHANDAPANI, J. ssb

19.02.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 19.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI R.Prabath ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Secretary to Government, Department of Transport, St George Fort, Chennai. 2. The Secretary to Government, Department of Higher Education, No.577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015. 3. The Director, The Institute of Road Transport, 100 Feet Road, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113. 4. The Commissioner, Directorate of Technical Education, 53, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai – 600 025. 5. The Principal, Government Polytechnic College – Bargur, Orappam Post, Elathagiri, Krishnagiri District – 635 108. … Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to rework petitioner's last drawn pay in terms of 7th pay commission and to pay the retirement benefits, other benefits with the arrears of the payment due to which the petitioner is entitled to along with interest at the rate of 15% for the delayed payment by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.12.2024. For Petitioner : Mr.Sindana Andavan For Respondents : Mr.T.M.Rajangam Government Advocate