M.Raman v. The Joint Registrar of Co-Operative Societies

ORDER This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 to pay the interest amount of Rs.8,87,848.72 in delayed payment of gratuity and earned leave salary in accordance with the orders of the Hon'ble High Court of Madras and the applicable Pension Rules.

2.The case of the petitioner is that he was employed as Secretary in the 3rd respondent Society and retired on superannuation on 31.05.2017. However, his retirement benefits were not disbursed. He filed a revision petition before the 2nd respondent in 2018, which was allowed on 27.09.2021. Though the gratuity amount of Rs.7,92,730/- had already been transferred by the Life Insurance Corporation of India, Vellore, to the Vettavalam Central Cooperative Bank Page2 of 5 Branch on 25.07.2017 itself, it was not paid to him. Hence, he filed W.P No.18619 of 2022, and by order dated 21.07.2022, this Court directed the 1st respondent to ensure the release of his retirement benefits. As the order was not complied with, the petitioner filed Cont.P No.2243 of 2023. By oider dated

12.04.2024, this Court directed payment of interest at 12% per annum fro the delayed payment. Subsequently, the petitioner sent a representation dated

02.01.2026 seeking payment of Rs.8,87,848.72 towards interest for the delayed disbursement of gratuity and earned leave salary. However, the same has not been considered till date. Hence the present writ petition has been filed.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that it would suffice, if a direction is issued to the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's representation within a reasonable time.

4.Considering the limited request made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.01.2026 and to pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, Page3 of 5

5.With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 25-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order UMA To

¶1The Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies Thiruvannamalai Region, Thiruvannamalai District.

¶2The Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies Thiruvannamalai Region, Thiruvannamalai District.

¶3The Management of H.H. 502, Periyalaipaadi Primary Agricultural, Cooperative Credit Society, Rep. By its president /Secretary Periyaolaipaadi, Thiruvannamalai Page4 of 5

M.DHANDAPANI, J. UMA 25-02-2026 Page5 of 5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI M.Raman S/o. Marimuthu, No.115/35C, South Street, Anukkumalai Village, Neivanatham Post, Kilpennathur Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies Thiruvannamalai Region, Thiruvannamalai District. 2. The Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies Thiruvannamalai Region, Thiruvannamalai District. 3. The Management of H.H. 502, Periyaolaipaadi Primary Agricultural, Cooperative Credit Society, Rep. By its president /Secretary Periyaolaipaadi, Thiruvannamalai ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents 1 to 3 to pay the interest Page1 of 5 amount of Rs.8,87,848.72 in delayed payment of gratuity and earned leave salary in accordance with the orders of the Hon'ble High Court of Madras and the applicable Pension Rules. For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.R.Appaswamee For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Ravikumar for R1 & R2 Special Government Pleader Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal for R3 Additional Government Pleader