K.Prakash v. The Accountant General (Accounts and Entitlements)

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed praying for direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representations dated 05/12/2019, 14/02/2020, 24/11/2021, 07/10/2022, 25/10/2022, and 27/12/2022 and 21/02/2024 to settle the family pension arrears a sum of Rs.1,77,000/- and funeral expenses worth of Rs.50,000/- totally Rs.2,27,000/- along with 11 percent interest per annum with effect from 2019 to the petitioner within the time stipulated as prescribed by this Court.

¶2The petitioner's mother worked as Teacher under Education Department and she retired from service on 31.01.1991. Thereafter, she passed away on 09.09.2019. The petitioner being the nominee of his deceased mother, is entitled for funeral expenses and death claim benefits and family pension arrears. Therefore, the petitioner made representations to the respondents. However, no action has been taken. Hence, this writ petition has been filed.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that though very many grounds have been raised in this writ petition, it would suffice, if this Court issues a direction to the 2nd respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representations dated 05/12/2019, 14/02/2020, 24/11/2021, 07/10/2022, 25/10/2022, and 27/12/2022 and 21/02/2024, on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

¶4In view of the limited request sought for by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representations dated 05/12/2019, 14/02/2020, 24/11/2021, 07/10/2022, 25/10/2022, and 27/12/2022 and 21/02/2024, on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner.

¶5With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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M. DHANDAPANI, J. lok To

1.The Accountant General (Accounts and Entitlements), Tamil Nadu, 361, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 018.

2.The Senior Accounts Officer, (pension 30), Office of the Principal Accounts General ( A and E) Tamil Nadu, 3rd Floor, Veterinary Hospital campus, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai 600 035.

3.The District Treasury Officer, Chengalpattu Medical College, Second Floor Library Building, Chengalpattu District 603 001.

4.The Treasury Officer, Changalpattu Treasury, Chengalpattu

18.02.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18.02.2026 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M. DHANDAPANI K.Prakash … Petitioner Vs 1.The Accountant General (Accounts and Entitlements), Tamil Nadu, 361, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 018. 2.The Senior Accounts Officer, (pension 30), Office of the Principal Accounts General ( A and E) Tamil Nadu, 3rd Floor, Veterinary Hospital campus, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai 600 035. 3.The District Treasury Officer, Chengalpattu Medical College, Second Floor Library Building, Chengalpattu District 603 001. 4.The Treasury Officer, Changalpattu Treasury, Chengalpattu. … Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representations dated 05/12/2019, 14/02/2020, 24/11/2021, 07/10/2022, 25/10/2022, and 27/12/2022 and 21/02/2024 to settle the family pension arrears a sum of Rs.1,77,000/- and funeral expenses worth of Rs.50,000/- totally Rs.2,27,000/- along with 11 percent interest per annum with effect from 2019 to the petitioner within the time stipulated as prescribed by this Court. For petitioner : Mr.G.Mutharasu For Respondents For R1 : Mr.L.Muralikrishnan For R2 to 4 : Mr.P.Balathandayutham, Special Government Pleader