T.Ramalingam v. The District Elementary Educational Officer

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to release the pending retirement benefits standing to the credit of the petitioner within a time frame as fixed by this Court pursuant to the petitioner's representation dated 01.11.2025.

¶2With the consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner was appointed as a Teacher in the 3rd respondent School and subsequently, promoted as Head Master with effect from 01.06.2009 and retired from his service on 30.11.2015. However, the 3rd respondent has not permitted the petitioner to retire from service and also did not produce any documents to the statutory authority namely, 1st and 2nd respondents for settlement of the terminal benefit. For getting terminal benefits, the petitioner filed a writ petition in W.P.No.9261 of 2019. This Court, by its order dated 28.11.2022 directed the 4th respondent to take appropriate action to settle the terminal and pensionary benefits of the petitioner hence, a portion of the terminal benefit was settled in favour of the petitioner and the balance amount was not settled thereby, the petitioner repeatedly made a representation. No order was passed hence, the present writ petition is filed. Page3 of 4

¶4Per contra, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that already show cause notice was issued in the year 2025 however, till date, no reply was received from the 3rd respondent. Hence, suitable action will be taken in terms of the Tamil Nadu Private School Regulation Act and appropriate order will be passed.

¶5In view of the above, there shall be a direction to the 1st and 2nd respondents to conduct a enquiry in between the petitioner and the 3rd respondent and take suitable action, if the 3rd respondent failed to forward the necessary documents and pass appropriate orders within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 26-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN Page4 of 4

M.DHANDAPANI, J. KKN To

¶1The District Elementary Educational Officer, Virudhachalam, Cuddalore District - 606 001.

¶2The Block Educational Officer, Panruti, Panruti Taluk Cuddalore District -607 106.

¶3Shanmugam Secretary Aided Elementary School Manadikuppam, Neyveli Range, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District -607 805. 26-02-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 26-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI T.Ramalingam ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Elementary Educational Officer, Virudhachalam, Cuddalore District - 606 001. 2. The Block Educational Officer, Panruti, Panruti Taluk Cuddalore District -607 106. 3. Shanmugam Secretary Aided Elementary School Manadikuppam, Neyveli Range, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District -607 805. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to release the pending retirement benefits standing to the credit of the petitioner within a time frame as fixed by this Hon'ble court pursuant to the petitioner's representation dated 01.11.2025 For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Sairaman For Respondent(s): Mrs.Mythreye Chandru Special Government Pleader for R1 & R2 Page2 of 4